Plastics Department Manager Schofield

CRYSTAL FINISHING SYSTEMS • Village of Weston, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to lead a high‑performing production team and make a measurable impact every day? Our Plastics Department is looking for a driven, people‑focused Department Manager to champion safety, quality, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and delivering results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in leadership, business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of production experience with proven supervisory leadership (painting process experience a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, MS Office (especially Excel), and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with MRP/Kanban systems and quality management processes.
• A leadership style that balances accountability, fairness, and positive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.
• Plan and manage production schedules, ensuring materials, staffing, and workflow align with customer demand.
• Drive quality performance by partnering with Quality on audits, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Build a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and team members, fostering accountability, engagement, and skill growth.
• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, addressing issues and optimizing efficiency.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Safety, Engineering, HR, and senior leadership to support smooth operations and strategic goals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options to fit your needs
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Additional Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance options
• Optional Accident, Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Pharmacy Benefit Management
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Eligibility to Participate in the Quarterly Attendance Bonus Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs - including onsite Healthcare Clinics and Gyms
• Free Physical Therapy
• Apprenticeship Programs
• On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees