Production Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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