Job purpose

We are seeking a results-driven Production Manager to lead daily operations in a high-volume injection molding and assembly facility. The role is responsible for overseeing production performance, driving efficiency, ensuring quality standards and developing high-performing teams across multiple shifts. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in plastics manufacturing, thrives in a fast-paced environments and has a proven ability to improve processes, reduce waste and lead teams to meet and exceed production goals.

Duties and responsibilities

Drive and promote our “safety-first” philosophy; to include activities and practices that ensure our team members have a safe work environment.
Oversee daily production across injection molding and assembly operations (multi-shift environment)
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality and cost targets.
Monitor and report on KPI’s such as OEE, scrap rates, labor efficiency, downtime and throughput.
Coordinate with the planning, processing, maintenance, quality and tooling teams to ensure smooth operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TPS manufacturing principles
Identify root causes of production losses and implement corrective actions
Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production personnel across multiple shifts
Partner with HR on hiring, performance management and workforce planning.
Collaborate with all departments to improve safety, reduce downtime and improve production.

Qualifications

5 to 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry in a production management role. Injection molding experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
5 to 10 + years of experience hiring, training, and leading manufacturing teams efficiently and effectively with a safety first mentality.
Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, motivating presence.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to lead well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Strong understanding and practitioner of TPS/Lean Manufacturing principles
Proven track record of improving production metrics and reducing costs.

Working conditions

Physical requirements

Direct reports