Production Manager - Plastics Industry Required
About The Position
The Production Manager is responsible for all plant manufacturing at the Indianapolis plant, which is fully climate-controlled year-round as of May 2026. The role leads or interacts with shift supervisors, operators, engineers, management, maintenance, and customers, and provides ongoing support to plant injection and blow molding operations to ensure quality and delivery performance. The Production Manager oversees production scheduling, safety and housekeeping, maintenance requirements, and adherence to defined procedures and instructions for food product safety. The role supports product and process improvements, evaluates advances in tooling, molds, equipment, and materials, and assists with new product specifications, refinements, and testing. It also serves as a resource for mold and equipment repairs. The role leads the plant safety program, improves operating efficiencies, and provides counseling, leadership, and direction to Production (Shift) Supervisors on employee issues and corrective action. The Production Manager interviews and selects production employees; provides daily direction on production schedules, machine status, unscheduled downtime, and manpower utilization; follows specified hazardous materials regulations training requirements; and communicates effectively with other departments and shifts.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a related position in the injection/blow molding industry.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Progressive knowledge of the injection/blow molding process, molding equipment, and mold tooling.
Nice To Haves
- Background in packaging manufacturing preferred.
- BS degree in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all plant manufacturing.
- Provide ongoing support to injection and blow molding operations to ensure quality and delivery performance.
- Ensure daily adherence to defined procedures and instructions for food product safety.
- Refine existing product lines and processes.
- Investigate and implement advances in tooling, molds, and equipment.
- Evaluate and implement material advances.
- Assist with new product specifications, product refinements, and new product testing.
- Serve as a resource for mold and equipment repairs.
- Lead the plant safety program.
- Improve operating efficiencies through creative leadership.
- Counsel, lead, and direct Production (Shift) Supervisors on employee issues and corrective action.
- Interview and select new production employees.
- Provide daily direction on production schedules, machine status, unscheduled downtime, and efficient manpower utilization.
- Understand and follow the specified Hazardous Materials Regulations training requirements under 49 CFR Part 172.704.
- Communicate effectively with other departments and shifts.
- Lead or interact with shift supervisors, operators, engineers, management, maintenance, and customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
