Production Manager

Company Description:

Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, telecommunications, medical device, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~100 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver). A third facility in Longmont, CO (a suburb of Denver) provides in-house repair and fabrication of tools & dies.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment
• Growth potential within the company

Role Description:

Manages the usage of labor and equipment to achieve maximum efficiency with optimum quality while maintaining customer on-time delivery. Supervises production floor, scheduling, and planning.

What you will do:

• Oversee all aspects of production management for injection molding, assembly, and tooling processes
• Implement and control the production schedule, coordinating with quality, planning, maintenance, tooling, and processing teams
• Prepare and submit accurate production reports and documentation
• Lead and mentor the production team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication between departments to support overall plant goals
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production operations
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Set and maintain product quality standards, ensuring products meet customer and regulatory specifications
• Establish and manage production budgets and implement cost-control measures
• Analyze production and quality data to detect and correct issues in real time
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within the production team, coaching and engaging hourly employees
• Maintain ownership of 6S, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organization in all areas of responsibility
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Ability to multi-task and be attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Understanding of raw materials, material flow, and scrap reduction.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance.
• Experience implementing process improvement and Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Working knowledge of business, finance, and management principles.
• Understanding of human resource principles and supervisory practices.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including experience with Lean or Six Sigma techniques.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, delegate, and build collaboration among teams.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrammatic or schedule form.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or equivalent experience in plastic molding
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership in a manufacturing environment managing production supervisors and hourly teams
• Plastic molding experience required
• Speak, read, and write English

Critical skills:

• Quality Systems
• Injection Molding
• ERP Systems (IQMS)
• Maintenance Experience
• Tooling Experience
• Scheduling Experience