Plant Manager (Warehouse Operations)

Location: Wallingford, Connecticut, USA; onsite

Salary: Up to $119K–$147K annually

Company

hirify.global operates the plant and warehouse business unit supporting customer products and services.

What you will do

• Lead safe, efficient, and consistent warehouse and plant operations using RMAS, production planning tools, and SAP reports.
• Develop safety procedures, ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and OSHA standards, and maintain warehouse security and building facilities.
• Manage inventory, equipment maintenance, preventive and corrective actions, quality improvement, Lean practices, and process compliance.
• Hire, train, motivate, review, and develop warehouse employees while applying company policies and progressive discipline.
• Monitor safety, returns and allowances, on-time shipment and delivery performance, and support sales teams and customer issues, including onsite visits when needed.
• Evaluate equipment purchases, direct supply purchasing, attend regional and corporate meetings, and assist with contract negotiations where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, particularly in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Behavioral Science.
• At least two years of direct warehouse supervision or team leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing principles and a strong safety mindset.
• Ability to provide effective leadership, build a strong team, and contribute effectively as a team member.
• The role works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.
• Successful pre-employment drug testing is required; testing may include marijuana in accordance with applicable laws because the position is safety sensitive.

Nice to have

• MBA, master’s degree, or Ph.D.
• Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices, and sales functions.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite employment in a safety-sensitive plant and warehouse environment.
• Eligible positions may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; and voluntary wellness programs.
• Benefits may include a 401(k) or RRSP with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits vary by job, country, union role, and company segment.