Production Manager (Injection Molding)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and control the production schedule in coordination with planners, maintenance, tooling, and processing teams
• Review and adjust production schedules as needed
• Develop and sustain KPIs that drive results across Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Control
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
• Make decisions regarding equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement
• Ensure standard operating procedures for production operations are followed and adhered to
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Set product quality standards
• Monitor quality standards of products
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
• Analyze production and quality data to detect and correct problems
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process
• Prepare and maintain production reports
• Maintain ownership of 5S with high standards of cleanliness and organization across all areas of responsibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
• Knowledge of raw materials, including usage, variances, and scrap
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques
• Knowledge of business, finance, and management principles
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma techniques
• Planning and organizing skills, including working knowledge of 5S
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making ability
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing and leadership ability
• Delegation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Results-driven mindset