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Plant Operations Manager (AEROSPACE/DEFENSE)

CapstoneONE Search
Torrington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Manager (AEROSPACE/DEFENSE) position at CapstoneONE Search?

We are representing a FORTUNE 500 Aerospace/Defense organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager at their flagship operation due to a recent divisional promotion. Reporting to the General Manager, this position has been coined by Executive Leadership as a "high visibility" role. This is a 500 employee/$400M campus.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the General Manager, the Plant Operations Manager is responsible for leading (5) direct reports while leading downstream manufacturing.
  • Directly manage short-term/tactical and long-term/strategic operational activities for department.
  • Establish and enforce processes and procedures that support safety, quality, financial, and production goals.
  • Interview, hire, mentor/develop, and evaluate departmental personnel.
  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities for Lean and Continuous Improvement implementation.
  • Manage and/or contribute toward capital project activities.
  • Track and report upon key metrics/KPIs to leadership.
  • Work cross functionally with other department heads


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required (engineering/technical preferred).
  • 5 years of leadership experience within industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Significant experience implementing Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Significant exposure to metallurgical manufacturing (steel, metals, foundry, melt shop, etc.) processes strongly preferred.


Our client offers a generous portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits, an energetic and collaborative culture, and clear advancement opportunities. A comprehensive relocation assistance package is available to especially qualified candidates outside of the immediate geographic area

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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