Senior Group Leader-Poly Tank Production

What We Do:

At McCLARIN we manufacture composites essential to the worlds most innovative and efficient buses trucks trains RVs construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive ride construct farm and enjoy nature.

Through collaboration we create both processes and products in any way shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.

What We Need:

McClarin Composites is seeking a high-caliber entrepreneurial Senior Group Leader to establish optimize and scale a brand-new production work cell dedicated to our multi-million-dollar poly tank product line. This role is a strategic blend of hands-on floor leadership advanced workflow engineering and growth acceleration.

Reporting directly to the site Operations Director you will lead the physical layout execution build out team capabilities and stabilize throughput for this high-revenue channel. Additionally you will partner directly with operations leadership to scale operational capacity and directly support the commercial growth of this product line to our sales channels. This position is located at our 15 Industrial Dr. Hanover PA location.

A Day in the Life of:

• Lead the setup workflow optimization and technical integration of the poly tank manufacturing cell coordinating closely with engineering consultants.
• Map implement and maintain advanced manufacturing processes suited for large-scale poly tank production ensuring strict adherence to cycle and track times.
• Oversee the operation preventive maintenance and continuous safety compliance of specific cell assets including vacuum line networks inline pumps and high-capacity molding equipment.
• Direct mentor and schedule a dedicated team of production technicians and poly welders to meet daily throughput targets.
• Track analyze and report on key operational metrics focusing heavily on Direct Labor Efficiency (DLE) material yield and quality performance.
• Foster a rigid culture of Health Safety and Environmental compliance. Ensure zero-harm operating parameters and total adherence to safe handling and waste mitigation protocols.
• Partner with commercial teams and the site Operations Director to scale cell capacity ahead of volume spikes directly facilitating sales growth.
• Monitor Material Standard Costs within the cell. Support accurate tracking of labor and overhead (LOHD) absorption dynamically at the period end.
• Ensure flawless technical execution and quality stabilization for tool paths molds and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Must Haves:

• 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership specifically managing structured work cells or high-growth production departments.
• Proven background in heavy industrial manufacturing. Direct experience with composite molding industrial plastics poly welding or heavy truck/rail component assembly is highly preferred.
• Deep familiarity with Lean Manufacturing frameworks continuous improvement principles value stream mapping and technical floor layout execution.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs (DLE utilization scrap rates) and baseline comfort working within modern ERP/SOP operating platforms.
• A demanding collaborative and highly accountable leader capable of training technical staff while reporting progress clearly to executive oversight.

So Whats in It for You

• A benefits package including Medical Dental Vision STD LTD AD&D Life Insurance and 401(k)
• A culture of Optimism Respect Transparency Inclusion Servant Leadership Purposeful Engagement Accountability Mutual Benefit and Self-Actualization
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day

Who We Are:

McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility transport energy agriculture housing and the built environment. Since our founding in 1953 the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees customers market and society to guide us. From these signals we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.

McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender identity age sex sexual orientation disability national origin Aboriginal/Native American status protected veterans status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodation during the application and interview process is available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to . All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks pre-employment physicals and drug screenings.