Processing Plant Manager Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Plant Manager will oversee all manufacturing operations for an electronics contract manufacturing facility, leading Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Program Management, and Inventory teams. This role is responsible for driving production efficiency, maintaining AS9100/ISO quality standards, managing staffing and capacity, ensuring on-time delivery, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while meeting revenue and profitability goals. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of electronics assembly operations, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and quality management processes.

Skills

electronics manufacturing, quality system, staff development, P&L Management, business development, lean manufacturing

Top Skills Details

electronics manufacturing,quality system,staff development,P&L Management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of manufacturing management experience (even though they list 3-5 years, this is a Plant Manager role overseeing multiple departments) 3+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) strongly preferred Experience managing 50+ employee manufacturing operations preferred Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems Prior responsibility for production, quality, engineering, purchasing, and inventory functions

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Branford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Total Compensation of 185k+ Five (5) weeks of PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

This is a fully onsite position in Branford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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