PLANT MANAGERFlemington, NJ | Full-Time | Direct PlacementAbout the CompanyOur 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 OverviewWe 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..Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and oversee all day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, warehouse, and safetyLead, develop, and manage production teams and supervisors to ensure peak operational efficiencyManage and monitor 12 active production lines, ensuring quality output, uptime, and schedule adherenceDrive safety culture and enforce compliance with all safety standards, regulations, and protocolsEstablish, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, processes, and operational proceduresTrack and analyze key performance metrics, report findings and recommendations to the DirectorCollaborate with leadership to plan and execute the introduction of a second production shiftIdentify and resolve operational bottlenecks to maximize throughput and reduce downtimeOversee equipment maintenance programs to ensure reliability and minimize disruptionsPartner with the Director on strategic planning, staffing decisions, and capital investments Qualifications5+ years of plant or operations management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentProven ability to lead and develop teams across production, maintenance, and warehouse functionsStrong background in safety management and regulatory complianceDemonstrated experience with metric tracking, KPI reporting, and data-driven decision makingLean Six Sigma or Kaizen certification/experience strongly preferred — ability to bring structured process improvement methodologies to the operationExperience developing and implementing SOPs and operational proceduresExcellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work hands-on in a plant environment and engage directly with production teamsExperience in the plastics or recycling industry is a plus but not required Compensation & BenefitsBase salary starting at $125,000, with flexibility in either direction based on candidate profile and experienceHoliday bonusesFlexible and negotiable benefits packageSignificant long-term growth opportunity — potential to expand into a multi-site operations leadership role Work ScheduleFull-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00/5:00 PMSaturday availability required on occasion based on operational needsOvertime may be required during peak production periods