Plant Manager - Injection Molding

Plant Manager – Injection Molding Manufacturing

- Detroit, MI

- Salary: $110,000 – $120,000

A growing plastics manufacturer is seeking an experiencedPlant Managerto lead operations at a high-volume injection molding facility. This role is responsible for overseeing daily plant performance, developing leadership teams, and driving operational results across safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.

The ideal candidate has a strong background inplastic injection molding operationsand experience managing multi-shift manufacturing environments.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the facility, including production execution, workforce leadership, and operational improvement initiatives. This position leads a team of supervisors across multiple shifts while working closely with engineering, quality, and scheduling teams to ensure customer commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations Leadership

• Direct daily operations across production, safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead and develop shift supervisors and production leadership teams.
• Monitor operational metrics including output, labor utilization, scrap, and overall plant performance.
• Ensure production schedules and staffing plans support customer demand.

Operational Performance

• Identify and implement improvements that increase throughput and reduce operating costs.
• Analyze production and labor performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with scheduling and planning teams.

People Leadership

• Coach supervisors and team leaders to strengthen leadership capability across shifts.
• Oversee employee performance management including feedback, discipline, and development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements.
• Support investigation and resolution of workplace incidents.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Whys, and corrective action methodologies.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational stability and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Direct experience inplastic injection molding operations strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related discipline preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-shift manufacturing teams
• Experience managing production metrics, scheduling, and workforce performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees, leadership, and customers

You should be proficient in:

• Injection Molding Experience
• Plant Manager Experience