Manufacturing Manager

Injection Molding | Leadership Development | Path to Plant Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established plastics manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations at a growing injection molding facility.

This is much more than a traditional production management role. This hire is a succession plan to develop into the Plant Manager role in 4 years. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of running a manufacturing operation while leading daily production.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Clearly defined succession plan to become Plant Manager
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Plant Manager
• Approximately 45-person manufacturing facility
• Continued investment in new injection molding equipment, including clean room manufacturing capabilities
• Opportunity to broaden leadership responsibilities beyond production into overall plant operations

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors and production personnel.
• Optimize labor utilization, workflow and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Customer Service to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing process improvements.
• Monitor production metrics including efficiency, scrap, quality and labor performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience within an injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of injection molding processes, tooling and production operations.
• Experience leading supervisors and production teams.
• Background implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop people while driving operational performance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

• Base salary: $140,000-$170,000
• Bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate