Plant Operations Manager jobs in New Hampshire

Who We Are

At Watts, we can feel proud every day about what we do. No matter what function we support, we're all part of the same crucial mission - to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

That's why we've designed and manufactured high-quality products for 150 years, that are trusted by customers across the globe. It's why we're at the forefront of innovation and work with industry-leading technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. And it's why we help people around the world gain access to water through our humanitarian work.

We care - about quality, sustainability, and each other. We work collaboratively, as One Watts, to make a real difference. After all, the whole world needs water. Not many companies can offer that level of stability and career growth, combined with real purpose. What we do matters - together, we're reimagining the future of water.

Watts is looking for a strategic, results and people first oriented Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of our Franklin NH facility. You will successfully manage large-scale manufacturing facilities, implement lean methodologies, familiarize yourself with foundry operations, and drive operational excellence. You will be hybrid in Franklin, NH and report to the Vice President, Valves and Drains Operations.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure the success of both manufacturing and foundry operations.
• Oversee daily activities, production schedules, and quality control processes.
• Drive initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve resource utilization.
• Champion and implement lean manufacturing principles throughout the facility.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of supervisors, engineers, and operators.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and foster professional development.
• Promote a collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies to meet financial targets.
• Keen focus on driving improved productivity and managing earned hours.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and improve product quality standards.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 5 experience as a Plant Manager in a large-scale manufacturing facility.
• Background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Expertise in implementing change initiatives.
• Team-building skills.

What's In It For You:

* People-First Culture - Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.

* 401K Plan

* Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays

* Educational Assistance

* Variety of Medical plan options - choose the one that is right for you!

* Sustainability - One of Newsweek's Top 400 of "America's Most Responsible Companies" for sustainability performance, three years running.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job responsibilities outside the typical office setting.