Plastic Injection Molding Manager

Production Manager – Plastic Injection Molding

Are you a hands‑on manufacturing leader with deep plastic injection molding experience? Our client, a well‑established manufacturer in the Auburn area, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations within a high‑volume plastic injection molding environment.

• Lead day‑to‑day production operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demand, quality standards, and delivery commitments
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency initiatives throughout the operation
• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, tooling, and supply chain teams to support operational goals
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices
• Support workforce planning, employee development, and performance management activities

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, or similar leadership role
• Direct plastic injection molding manufacturing experience (required)
• Strong understanding of molding processes, production flow, quality systems, and manufacturing operations
• Experience leading teams in a fast‑paced production environment
• Proven ability to improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with manufacturing metrics, production reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Background working closely with tooling, engineering, and maintenance teams
• ERP or manufacturing software experience

• Leadership role with significant operational impact
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and team development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Only candidates with plastic injection molding manufacturing experience will be considered for this position.

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