Plant Manager

Lead manufacturing operations for a modern high-performance plastics extrusion facility serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, and other critical industries.

You will oversee production, quality, maintenance, planning, and operational execution while driving process discipline, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence.

Delaware, United States

On-site role

Full time

John Miller

Material properties

Industry applications

Material selection

Engineering innovation

About the Role

The Plant Manager is responsible for overall manufacturing operations at Quantum AEP.

This role leads production performance, operational efficiency, quality systems, staffing, process discipline, and execution across extrusion, annealing, inspection, material handling, and related manufacturing activities.

This position requires strong leadership, technical understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to build a disciplined, accountable, and high-performing production environment.

The Plant Manager will also support implementation of Industry 4.0 systems, operational data visibility, and AI-driven manufacturing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production
Oversee extrusion, annealing, inspection, material handling, maintenance, and shipping activities
Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently achieved
Develop and maintain disciplined manufacturing processes and operational accountability
Monitor plant performance metrics including throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery
Support process optimization, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to resolve operational challenges
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production or quality issues
Support implementation of Industry 4.0 systems, process monitoring tools, and AI-driven operational improvements
Manage staffing, training, employee development, and shop-floor leadership
Maintain high standards for safety, housekeeping, discipline, and operational organization
Support capital equipment planning, facility improvements, and manufacturing expansion initiatives

What You Will Be Measured On

Production output, efficiency, and schedule attainment
Product quality and process consistency
Reduction in scrap, downtime, and operational disruptions
On-time delivery and operational reliability
Team leadership, accountability, and workforce development
Safety performance and operational discipline
Effectiveness of process improvement initiatives
Overall plant organization, responsiveness, and execution quality

Skills

What we're looking for

Core competencies required for this position

Must have

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field
Strong leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
Experience managing production teams and shop-floor operations
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead in a structured, process-driven manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of production planning, process control, and operational execution
High level of accountability, discipline, and attention to detail

Nice to have

Experience in plastics extrusion, polymer processing, or high-performance materials manufacturing
Familiarity with engineering plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PEI, PVDF, or acetal
Experience implementing Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement systems
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems, operational data monitoring, or AI-driven manufacturing technologies
Experience with quality systems, SPC, root-cause analysis, and process optimization
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling
Experience scaling manufacturing operations or supporting facility growth initiatives

Life at Quantum AEP

Where discipline, clarity, and hands-on learning shape every day

Culture

How we hire

We review every application carefully. Your resume, cover letter, and background tell us if you understand precision and engineering discipline.

Step 1

Application review

Our team reviews your resume to understand your experience, skills, and fit for the role. If your profile matches what we’re looking for, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation. We review every application carefully.

Step 2

Initial conversation

A short phone/video call where we discuss your background, interest in the role, and basic expectations such as shift availability, responsibilities, and work environment. This helps us understand whether the role is a mutual fit before moving forward.

Step 3

Technical interview

You'll visit our facility and work through a technical scenario. We show you our equipment, discuss real production challenges, and see how you think through material and process problems.

Step 4

Offer and start

If we're aligned, we extend an offer. You'll begin onboarding with full access to our technical team, equipment training, and the documentation you need to succeed.

Application

Submit your application

Send us your resume and tell us why you're interested

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