Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and reduce scrap while improving production efficiency and quality.
• Promote proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform mold changes and support new mold start-ups.
• Meet or exceed established production efficiency goals across manufacturing operations.
• Develop weekly production schedules and coordinate tooling and mold changeovers.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, process technicians, and mold setters.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Assign work and ensure production orders are started, paused, and completed appropriately.
• Implement and maintain 6S standards to support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with other department leaders to promote a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.
• Schedule manufacturing equipment based on capacity, production requirements, and customer delivery needs.
• Develop and implement operational processes, policies, and goals that support overall business objectives.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience with plastic injection molding is required.
• Hands-on manufacturing leadership experience with a willingness to work both on the production floor and in an office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, work orders, machine capacity, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing management systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Minimal travel required.