Plastics Molding Operations Engineering Manager

Lead, optimize, and elevate our plastics operation

Own the technical heartbeat of a high-volume plastics plant. As our Plastics Molding Operations Engineering Manager, you’ll guide a team of 15–17 technicians and operators, take end-to-end responsibility for the tool room, molds, and machine performance, and turn great processes into outstanding results. Relocation assistance is available.

Why you’ll love this role

• Real ownership: from tooling and mold care to machine uptime and quality
• Influence at scale: lead a skilled team and shape plant-wide performance
• Innovation mindset: drive continuous improvement, not just maintenance
• Cross-functional impact: partner with operations, product, and leadership
• Career momentum: build the roadmap for capabilities and scalability

A day in the role

• Develop people and teams: mentor, coach, and set expectations that build an accountable culture.
• Run technical operations: oversee blow molding and injection molding processes, troubleshooting, and reliability.
• Boost performance: set KPIs, monitor results, and implement changes that cut downtime and raise output.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: align technical execution with business goals alongside operations, product, and customer-facing teams.
• Drive strategy and innovation: craft and execute technical roadmaps to enhance plant capability and scalability.
• Manage risk: identify operational risks early and implement practical mitigation plans.

What you bring

• 5+ years in plastics manufacturing across blow molding and injection molding
• 2+ years leading technical teams
• Deep skills in tooling, mold repair, and machine maintenance
• Hands-on time with Aoki, Uniloy, and Sumitomo equipment
• Proven record in continuous improvement and change management
• Clear communicator who ties technical decisions to business impact

Who thrives here

• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues before they escalate
• A builder of people and processes who raises the bar
• A leader fluent in both technical detail and business outcomes
• Equally comfortable on the floor and at the strategy table

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (preferred)
• Equivalent hands-on experience strongly considered

The bottom line

This isn’t about “keeping things running.” It’s about building it better, scaling it smarter, and leading from the front.

Proficiencies

• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience