Plastics Molding Operations Engineering Manager

Location: St. Louis

Lead, optimize, and elevate our plastics operation

Own the technical heartbeat of a high-volume plastics plant. As our Plastics Molding Operations Engineering Manager, you’ll guide a team of 15–17 technicians and operators, take end-to-end responsibility for the tool room, molds, and machine performance, and turn great processes into outstanding results. Relocation assistance is available.

Why you’ll love this role

Real ownership: from tooling and mold care to machine uptime and quality

Influence at scale: lead a skilled team and shape plant-wide performance

Innovation mindset: drive continuous improvement, not just maintenance

Cross-functional impact: partner with operations, product, and leadership

Career momentum: build the roadmap for capabilities and scalabilityA day in the role Develop people and teams: mentor, coach, and set expectations that build an accountable culture.

Run technical operations: oversee blow molding and injection molding processes, troubleshooting, and reliability.

Boost performance: set KPIs, monitor results, and implement changes that cut downtime and raise output.

Collaborate cross-functionally: align technical execution with business goals alongside operations, product, and customer-facing teams.

Drive strategy and innovation: craft and execute technical roadmaps to enhance plant capability and scalability.

Manage risk: identify operational risks early and implement practical mitigation plans.

What you bring5+ years in plastics manufacturing across blow molding and injection molding2+ years leading technical teams

Deep skills in tooling, mold repair, and machine maintenance

Hands-on time with Aoki, Uniloy, and Sumitomo equipment

Proven record in continuous improvement and change management

Clear communicator who ties technical decisions to business impact

Who thrives hereA proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues before they escalateA builder of people and processes who raises the barA leader fluent in both technical detail and business outcomes

Equally comfortable on the floor and at the strategy table

Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (preferred)
Equivalent hands-on experience strongly considered

The bottom line

This isn’t about “keeping things running.” It’s about building it better, scaling it smarter, and leading from the front.

Proficiencies Injection Molding Experience Blow Molding Experience
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