Plant Manager – Windsor & Milford, CT

Foxtronics is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations across our two Connecticut manufacturing locations in Windsor and Milford. This leader will be responsible for the overall operational, financial, and strategic performance of both sites, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and profitable manufacturing operations.

The Plant Manager will lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Programs while driving a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Candidates must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations, including access to export-controlled information.

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Own P&L performance, including revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, including CapEx and productivity initiatives
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational, financial, and customer-related issues

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Lead all manufacturing operations including SMT, through-hole, assembly, and test
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash metrics
• Implement KPI-driven daily management systems
• Improve throughput, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency
• Ensure effective maintenance and equipment reliability programs

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, FDA, and customer requirements
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) and continuous quality improvement
• Maintain strong process control and product traceability standards

Customer & Commercial Leadership

• Serve as executive-level contact for key customers
• Drive Voice of Customer initiatives throughout operations
• Support quoting, contract review, and new product introduction (NPI)
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention

Supply Chain & Materials Management

• Improve supplier performance, material flow, and inventory accuracy
• Drive cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives

People & Culture Leadership

• Build, coach, and develop high-performing leadership teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR on recruiting, talent development, and succession planning
• Lead performance management

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Standardize processes and reduce operational variability
• Drive measurable continuous improvement tied to financial performance

Safety & Environmental

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture across both sites
• Maintain audit-ready facility conditions and operational standards

Financial & Cash Performance

• Drive EBITDA improvement through productivity and cost-control initiatives
• Optimize labor efficiency and staffing models
• Improve inventory turns and reduce excess or obsolete inventory
• Support sustainable, profitable operational growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Proven experience with full P&L ownership
• Strong financial and operational management skills
• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations strongly preferred
• Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations, including access to export-controlled information.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 10 years (Required)
• Financial acumen: 10 years (Required)
• Supply chain management: 10 years (Preferred)
• Profit & loss: 10 years (Preferred)
• ITAR: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person