Plant Manager

Novax Recruitment Group
Lowell, US
On-site

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
High
Decision Impact
Company
Role Level
Team Lead

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What success looks like

  • lead production teams
  • implement continuous improvement initiatives
Typical background
6-8+ years of experience in plant, production, or manufacturing leadership

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from plant supervisor
  • Coming from production manager

Skills & requirements

Required

Plant ManagementLean ManufacturingSix SigmaTeam LeadershipContinuous Improvement

Preferred

Heavy ManufacturingFabrication

Stack & domain

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaContinuous Improvement PrinciplesEngineeringIndustrialTechnical QualificationLeadershipDecision-makingMentoringManufacturingProduction

About the role

Original posting from Novax Recruitment Group via LinkedIn

📌 Plant Manager

📍 Lowell, Massachusetts

💰 Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

🚀 Why This Role Matters

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, operational excellence, and long-term stability. The Plant Manager will play a central role in leading production, developing teams, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, and performance. With a large and growing workforce, this position offers real scope to shape operations and drive continuous improvement. It also presents strong long-term progression potential for an ambitious operational leader.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day plant operations to ensure production schedules and delivery targets are achieved
  • Manage and support supervisors and production teams across multiple shifts
  • Drive a strong culture of health, safety, and operational accountability
  • Oversee quality standards to ensure output meets required specifications and benchmarks
  • Monitor labour, materials, and equipment usage to maintain efficiency and cost control
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with internal departments to keep production aligned with business needs
  • Mentor and develop team members to support long-term capability and succession planning

✅ Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 6–8+ years of experience in plant, production, or manufacturing leadership
  • Background in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, industrial production
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles
  • Engineering, industrial, or related technical qualification preferred
  • Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced production setting
  • Hands-on, solution-focused leadership style with strong decision-making skills

📨 How to Apply

Submit your resume to jwest@novaxrecruitment.com or apply online.

Source: Novax Recruitment Group careers (LinkedIn)

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