Injection Molding Production Manager - Vinyl (Brownsville, TN)

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Production Manager – Injection Molding (Brownsville, TN) Competitive Pay & Full Benefits Effective Day 1 About Westlake Pipe & Fittings Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) , is one of the largest PVC pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America, operating 23 manufacturing and distribution locations. We provide innovative piping solutions—including our industry-leading Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology—to customers in municipal, plumbing, irrigation, and specialty markets. We foster a supportive, inclusive culture built on innovation, teamwork, professional growth, and opportunities for advancement. SUMMARY The Production Manager leads the Injection Molding department at our Brownsville, TN plant and oversees a large, fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for driving performance in safety, quality, production efficiency, manpower planning, and continuous improvement while developing and supporting a large workforce. The Production Manager partners closely with Operations leadership to meet plant goals and deliver strong operational results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 5 years management preferred or 15+ years of progressive management experience within manufacturing environments.
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience (plastics or injection molding preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams (150+ employees) in high-volume manufacturing.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, quality systems, and maintenance coordination.
ERP/MRP system experience.
Proven ability to drive KPIs related to safety, labor efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
Regular walking, standing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
Required use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics, injection molding, extrusion, or similar industries.
CI certifications or training (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
Candidates in West Tennessee strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and support a large production workforce across multiple shifts.
Develop supervisors and frontline personnel through training, coaching, and performance management.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Direct daily operations of the injection molding department to achieve safety, quality, and productivity KPIs.
Optimize labor, material flow, and equipment utilization to ensure efficient production.
Ensure consistent operational standards, policies, and procedures across all shifts.
Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all site and corporate requirements.
Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for safety incidents.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Implement Lean, TPM, WCM, and other CI methodologies to improve throughput and reduce scrap.
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality groups to solve operational issues and improve processes.
Lead improvement projects that support long-term business objectives.
Work closely with HR, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to support workforce planning, problem solving, and process optimization.
Provide clear communication and alignment across teams and leadership.
Provide 24/7 support as needed, including during critical production or emergency situations.