Production Manager - Plastic Injection Molding



Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader with deep plastic injection molding experience? Our client, a well-established manufacturer in the Auburn area, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations within a high-volume plastic injection molding environment.



This is not a general manufacturing management position. Candidates must have direct experience managing production operations in a plastic injection molding facility and understand the unique challenges of molding processes, production scheduling, quality, tooling, staffing, and continuous improvement.



What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day production operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment

• Manage production schedules to meet customer demand, quality standards, and delivery commitments

• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency initiatives throughout the operation

• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams

• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, tooling, and supply chain teams to support operational goals

• Monitor key performance indicators and implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices

• Support workforce planning, employee development, and performance management activities



What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, or similar leadership role

• Required: Direct plastic injection molding manufacturing experience

• Strong understanding of molding processes, production flow, quality systems, and manufacturing operations

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment

• Proven ability to improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience with manufacturing metrics, production reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives



Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience

• Background working closely with tooling, engineering, and maintenance teams

• ERP or manufacturing software experience



Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with significant operational impact

• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to drive process improvements and team development

• Competitive compensation and benefits package



Only candidates with plastic injection molding manufacturing experience will be considered for this position.

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