Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our automotive plastics manufacturing facility in Washington, IN. This role is crucial in managing the production schedule, overseeing raw material inventory, coordinating procurement planning, tracking costs, and ensuring customer delivery requirements are met. The position focuses on Quality, Cost, and Delivery, which are the key drivers of performance in our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly production scheduling and work order management.
• Control raw material inventory and coordinate procurement planning.
• Forecast demand using order history, seasonal trends, and market data.
• Track costs, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and coordinate defect containment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in quality, maintenance, engineering, and sales.
• Plan processes in conjunction with the Plant Manager.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2–4 years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2–4 years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, KPI tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or plastics manufacturing is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with injection molding or extrusion processes is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems is helpful.
• Strong math and analytical skills for cost tracking and forecasting.
• High school diploma required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or a related field is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, growing Japanese-owned facility with a long-term manufacturing footprint in Washington, IN. We offer high visibility to plant leadership, opportunities for growth as the facility expands, and a structured, process-driven environment where strong performers are recognized. Our culture emphasizes discipline, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Standard automotive plant environment with an open office component for planning and administrative work. The production floor requires PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection. Expect moderate to loud noise levels and the physical ability to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods. Standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on production demands. The culture is disciplined, process-driven, and quality-focused, with a lean team environment that values cross-departmental collaboration.

This is a Permanent position based out of Washington, IN.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits Direct Hire Opportunity Medical benefits Dental/Vision Life/ADD/ Vacation plus sick time and more.

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.