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Assistant Plant Manager

Job in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06828, USA
Listing for: Sacred Heart University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 86850 - 115797 USD Yearly USD 86850.00 115797.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Application Instructions (Read Carefully)

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit their application using the link provided through Handshake. Applications submitted outside of Handshake (including on our external careers site) may not be reviewed under the same evaluation criteria.

How to Apply:

Click the link provided in Handshake.

You will be redirected to our official careers site.

Complete the full application. All required sections must be completed for your application to be reviewed.

Candidates who apply outside of this process may not be evaluated in alignment with Handshake-associated applicants.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Support daily plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
  • Partner with the Plant Manager on workforce leadership, coaching, and development.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
  • Coordinate maintenance planning to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
  • Champion environmental compliance, safety standards, and company policies.
What We Are Looking For
  • Demonstrated capability to lead teams and foster a positive, inclusive work culture.
  • Strong understanding of industrial operations, production processes, and equipment performance.
  • Ability to analyze operational data and make sound, proactive decisions.
  • Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

This role works primarily within an active industrial plant environment that includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment is required in designated areas. The position involves both office-based tasks and frequent time in the field to support operations and team members.

What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary $86,850-$115,797 and participation in our annual incentive plan
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

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