What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Plastic Executive Recruiters?
A cutting-edge manufacturing organization is hiring a Production Manager to lead daily operations in a 24/7 environment. This role focuses on driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while leading supervisors and improving processes within a highly automated facility.
What You’ll Do
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors across multiple shifts
• Execute daily production plans and meet operational targets
• Monitor KPIs (productivity, downtime, scrap, efficiency) and drive improvements
• Communicate priorities between leadership and production teams
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory standards
• Build a strong, accountable, team-focused culture
What You Bring
• 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing supervisors or team leads
• Strong knowledge of production operations and performance metrics
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, 5 Whys, or similar tools
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Nice to Have
• Plastics or extrusion manufacturing experience
• Automotive industry background
• Experience in advanced or highly automated facilities
Why This Role
• Newly created leadership position
• Focus on core production (not plant management)
• Work in a modern, technology-driven facility
• High-impact role with growth potential
Keywords
Production Manager | Manufacturing | Lean | Six Sigma | Continuous Improvement | KPIs | Operations | Plastics | Extrusion | Automotive | GMP | Rigid Packaging
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