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Plant Manager in Waterford

Date Posted: 25 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Gpac just partnered with a rapidly growing Manufacturing company that is seeking a Plant Manager. Current PM is being promoted. This position is in your backyard.

  • Provide daily leadership for manufacturing operations across three facilities and multiple shifts.
  • Partner with the quality department to reduce scrap, rework, and customer quality concerns and support effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, estimating, purchasing, quality, scheduling, maintenance, human resources, safety, and customer service to support operational objectives.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing management, business,
  • or a related field preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in custom fabrication, welding, machining, or heavy manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading multi-shift operations.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems, production scheduling, labor reporting, and manufacturing Epicor experience preferred.
  • Experience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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