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Plant Manager

Equiliem
United States, New Jersey, Flemington
Mar 25, 2026
PLANT MANAGER Flemington, NJ \| Full-Time \| Direct Placement About the Company Our client is a 30-year-old recycling company specializing in the processing of medical, sheeting, and plastic waste materials, transforming them into reusable plastic pellets utilized across a variety of industries. With multiple facilities across the U.S., this mission-driven, family-owned business is committed to environmental sustainability and operational excellence. This position will be based at the Flemington, NJ facility - a 19-acre site with a team of approximately 30 employees. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Plant Manager to oversee the full operations based in Flemington, NJ facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for safety, production, maintenance, and continuous improvement across 12 active production lines. The Plant Manager will report directly to the Director and play a critical role in driving operational efficiency, building processes and procedures, and positioning the plant for future growth - including the potential launch of a second shift. This role carries significant long-term growth potential, with the opportunity to expand responsibility across additional Vish Group facilities. Key Responsibilities Own and oversee all day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, warehouse, and safety Lead, develop, and manage production teams and supervisors to ensure peak operational efficiency Manage and monitor 12 active production lines, ensuring quality output, uptime, and schedule adherence Drive safety culture and enforce compliance with all safety standards, regulations, and protocols Establish, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, processes, and operational procedures Track and analyze key performance metrics, report findings and recommendations to the Director Collaborate with leadership to plan and execute the introduction of a second production shift Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks to maximize throughput and reduce downtime Oversee equipment maintenance programs to ensure reliability and minimize disruptions Partner with the Director on strategic planning, staffing decisions, and capital investments Foster a positive, team-oriented culture consistent with Vish Group's family-company values Qualifications 5+ years of plant or operations management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Proven ability to lead and develop teams across production, maintenance, and warehouse functions Strong background in safety management and regulatory compliance Demonstrated experience with metric tracking, KPI reporting, and data-driven decision making Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen certification/experience strongly preferred - ability to bring structured process improvement methodologies to the operation Experience developing and implementing SOPs and operational procedures Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work hands-on in a plant environment and engage directly with production teams Experience in the plastics or recycling industry is a plus but not required Compensation & Benefits Base salary starting at $125,000, with flexibility in either direction based on candidate profile and experience Holiday bonuses Flexible and negotiable benefits package Significant long-term growth opportunity - potential to expand into a multi-site operations leadership role Work Schedule Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00/5:00 PM Saturday availability required on occasion based on operational needs Overtime may be required during peak production periods #ZR