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Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for all plant manufacturing at the Indianapolis plant. The role leads or interacts with shift supervisors, operators, engineers, management, maintenance, and customers. It requires knowledge of blow mold tooling, efficient manufacturing techniques, production scheduling, safety and housekeeping, and maintenance requirements. The manager supports injection and blow molding operations to ensure quality and delivery performance, oversees adherence to food product safety procedures, and drives improvements to products, processes, tooling, equipment, materials, and operating efficiency. The role also leads the plant safety program, directs production supervisors and employees, and coordinates production schedules, equipment status, downtime, and manpower utilization. The plant is described as fully climate controlled as of May 2026.

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.
  • Understand and follow the specified Hazardous Materials Regulations training requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred background in packaging manufacturing.
  • BS degree in Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent industry experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing support to plant injection/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 and product refinements.
  • Assist with new product testing.
  • Serve as a resource for mold and equipment repairs.
  • Lead the plant safety program.
  • Provide creative leadership to improve operating efficiencies.
  • Provide counseling, leadership, and direction to 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 Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704(a)(1), (a)(3), and (a)(4), covering general awareness/familiarization, safety, and security awareness training.
  • Communicate effectively with other departments and shifts.

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