Plant Management - Production Manager

Mitchell Plastics•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a proactive and results-driven Production Manager to lead daily operations, ensure on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing processes. This role is central to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering a strong, motivated team on the shop floor.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Production Scheduler
2+ years of experience in Production Supervision
Engineering degree
5+ years of experience in injection molding, plastic parts painting, and/or assembly processes
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Hands-on experience with injection molding operations
Solid understanding of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methods
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production-related systems
Knowledge of inventory control, part numbering, and manufacturing procedures
Familiarity with Quality and Environmental Management Systems relevant to the role
Familiarity with forms, labels and tags governing job function

Responsibilities

Plan, monitor, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand
Ensure finished goods and work-in-progress inventory levels meet established targets
Drive 100% on-time delivery performance to customers
Oversee accurate and timely production reporting, including output, scrap, and downtime analysis with root cause identification
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system integrity
Partner with Process Engineers to implement and sustain pull/Kanban systems across all work cells
Leverage production systems and tools to improve scheduling efficiency and data accuracy
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, IATF 16949 standards, and all health & safety regulations
Lead and coordinate all assigned resources to meet production goals and schedules
Proactively identify and resolve schedule deviations; escalate when necessary
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure all products meet approved “first-off” standards and optimize process capability
Provide strong leadership on the shop floor to promote productivity, engagement, safety, and high housekeeping standards
Monitor and improve production efficiency and scrap reduction; stop production when quality issues arise
Work closely with Human Resources on hiring, training, and performance management of team members
Enforce best practices in Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, and Production Control
Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective maintenance for equipment and tooling
Analyze production performance and prepare reports on efficiency and productivity
Participate in problem-solving initiatives related to quality and process improvements
Recommend and support facility layout improvements
Contribute to budgeting and operational planning (AOP)
Track team performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement in productivity, material usage, and customer satisfaction
Perform other related duties as required