Sr. Manufacturing Manager - Plastics

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Manager - Plastics
Location: Lakewood, CO
Hours/Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday (Onsite)
Compensation: $148,500 - $185,600 + 20% Target Bonus
Type: Direct Hire

Overview
Our client, a global medical manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead a high-volume plastics manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader with injection molding expertise who enjoys driving operational excellence, developing teams, and improving plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-shift plastics manufacturing operations, including injection molding and extrusion
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and cost performance
• Manage supervisors and manufacturing teams while supporting employee development
• Monitor KPIs including OEE, downtime, scrap, throughput, and equipment reliability
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to achieve operational goals
• Support production planning, staffing, and future manufacturing capacity

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong plastics manufacturing background with injection molding experience
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Proven success improving productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and operational performance
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing manufacturing metrics
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, extrusion, SAP, automated manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, bonus opportunity, career development, and additional employee wellness programs.

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