Overview
Plant Manager/Leader – Putnam, CT Jobs in Putnam, CT at Concero Technology Group
Key Responsibilities
- Lead with Safety First — Champion a proactive, zero-incident safety culture and ensure every team member returns home safely each day.
- Financial Leadership — Develop and manage the plant’s annual operating budget, driving cost discipline, identifying savings opportunities, and delivering strong financial performance.
- Capital Investment — Prepare and justify capital authorization requests that support growth, modernization, and long-term competitiveness.
- Maintenance Excellence — Build and sustain a world-class maintenance program that maximizes equipment reliability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and supports continuous improvement.
- People & Culture — Cultivate positive, productive employee relationships, drive high engagement, and create an environment where team members feel valued, developed, and empowered to succeed.
- Operational Excellence — Oversee all daily manufacturing operations to consistently meet production, quality, and on-time delivery targets.
- Process Improvement & Innovation — Identify and implement lean, continuous improvement, and innovative solutions that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Regulatory & Quality Compliance — Ensure full compliance with all applicable safety, quality, environmental, and industry regulations (FDA, GMP, etc.) critical to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
- Talent Development — Attract, develop, and retain top talent through effective selection, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support business growth.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong preference for cold chain, temperature-controlled packaging, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
- Proven ability to lead teams through problem-solving, decisive execution, and accountability.
- Demonstrated success in budget ownership, capital project justification, and driving measurable operational improvements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
- Experience fostering high-performing, engaged teams in a manufacturing environment.
Pay: $150,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Title: Plant Manager/Leader – Putnam, CT
Company: Concero Technology Group
Location: Putnam, CT
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