The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant production operations. This role leads production planning, assembly, quality control, maintenance, machinery and warehouses, driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with defense industry standards  and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, planning, quality, maintenance, and logistics

• Ensure manufacturing output meets quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets

• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency

• Ensure compliance with defense industry regulations, export controls, and international standards (e.g. ISO, AQAP)

• Lead, develop, and manage plant personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and performance

• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management teams to meet customer and contract requirements

• Manage plant budgets, resources, and capacity planning

• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and operational excellence programs

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field 

• Minimum 12 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with proven experience in a Plant Manager role

• Experience in defense, aerospace, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

• Proven leadership and people management skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

• ERP system experience required