Sr Manufacturing Manager - Plastics

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$148,500–$185,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Environmental Regulations, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Plastics Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, Strategic Planning, Technical Operations
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
Today
Sr Manufacturing Manager - Plastics

This role sets the strategic vision and drives systemic improvements in efficiency, quality, safety, cost, and employee engagement for a highly technical plastics manufacturing operation. The Sr. Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading a multi-process, multi-shift operation including injection molding, medical tubing extrusion, and manual/benchtop assembly operations. This leader will ensure operational excellence through strong execution of performance management systems, deep technical engagement with process engineering, and ownership of key manufacturing financial drivers. The role requires a strong balance of technical plastics expertise, financial acumen, and people leadership capability to deliver consistent, high-quality output in a 24/5 manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties:

  • Lead a highly technical, multi shift team
  • Drive operational and quality excellence
  • Financial Ownership & Cost Performance
  • Process Improvement & Engineering Partnership
  • Deliver High Quality Supply
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Master's degree preferred.
  • Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) strongly preferred
  • Experience: Minimum 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Skills: Strong financial acumen, including understanding of manufacturing cost structures, absorption, and variances

Physical Requirements: Typical Office Environment requirements include reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $148,500.00 to $185,600.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 20.0%

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Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies