Pay: $150K-175K annually ($125K-$140K base + 20% bonus), and full benefits.

Location: Onsite 5 days a week in Somerset, NJ

Client: Exceptionally successful national manufacturing brand

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic manufacturing leader with deep experience in metal fabrication operations and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an accountable and results-driven professional who can lead teams, manage budgets, and drive operational efficiency in a fast-paced production environment. This individual must possess strong leadership and employee development skills, along with a solid understanding of regulatory compliance and workplace standards. We are looking for someone who thrives on problem-solving, builds high-performing teams, and consistently delivers operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and oversee all daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, inventory, and shipping/receiving.
Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize costs, and ensure on-time delivery.
Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs related to productivity, scrap rates, downtime, safety, and overall plant performance; implement corrective actions as needed.
Develop and manage plant budgets, capital expenditures, and overall financial performance.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including workplace safety, wage and hour, anti-discrimination, environmental, and employment regulations.
Maintain and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA standards.
Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, if applicable).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop management staff, supervisors, and production personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
Partner with Human Resources to ensure lawful hiring, discipline, termination, scheduling, wage payment, overtime compliance, and recordkeeping.
Promote a respectful, inclusive workplace free from harassment and discrimination in accordance with applicable laws.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to align plant operations with business objectives.
Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring compliance with safety, insurance, and contractual requirements.

What It Takes to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably metal fabrication or metal processing.
Strong knowledge of machining, welding, stamping, forming, and finishing operations.
Working knowledge of NJ wage and hour compliance and workplace safety requirements.
Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.

Bonus Points

Experience in metal shop production
MBA or advanced technical degree.
Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.
Experience in unionized environments (if applicable).
ERP/MRP system experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Manufacturing facility environment with exposure to machinery, moving parts, noise, heat, and metal fabrication processes.
Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Regular presence on production floor required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to inspect machinery and manufactured components.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided consistent with applicable law.

Location: Somerset, NJ

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 4pm with flexibility to work additional hours beyond the standard workweek, as needed, to meet operational demands and business objectives.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Company Paid Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life Insurance, LegalShield, and more)
401K with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
9 Paid Holidays

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