Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Plant Operations Leader. This role is responsible for overseeing 24/7 manufacturing operations in a high-performance facility. The leader will ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, accountability, and the ability to align plant operations with strategic business objectives.
In this role, you will
- Lead daily plant operations across production, quality, engineering, materials, HR, and support teams
- Establish a culture of trust, communication, accountability, and performance metrics
- Align plant objectives with overall business strategy focused on safety, quality, and efficiency
- Provide leadership in employee relations, coaching, training, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and technical standards
- Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to achieve targets and solve challenges
- Lead a team of 20-30 salaried employees while coordinating with vendors and suppliers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, including 5+ years in operations leadership
- Strong expertise in process improvement, change management, and operational optimization
- Proven leadership skills in building trust, accountability, and developing talent
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage from shop floor to executive level
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility and availability to support 24/7 operations, including holidays if needed
Benefits
- Full-time roles offering overtime and weekend work opportunities
- Competitive hourly wages plus potential quarterly bonuses
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Employee discount programs and perks
