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Plant Manager – Plastics Injection Molding
We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Manager to lead our Molding Division, ensuring efficient operations, quality production, and a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plastics injection molding, a strong leadership background, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Job Summary:
The Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of the Molding Division, ensuring that production goals, quality standards, and safety regulations are met. This role requires a hands-on leader who can optimize facility performance, manage staff effectively, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the manufacture of plastic components, ensuring production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Review production reports to align with safety, quality, financial, and delivery objectives.
- Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, collaborating with environmental, health, and safety teams.
- Assist the CEO with long-term strategic planning, expansion efforts, and technology implementation.
- Identify and implement training programs to enhance workforce skills and efficiency.
- Develop an optimal management structure to streamline production operations.
- Work with executive leadership to develop and manage the operating budget.
- Deliver production and performance reports to the executive team as required.
- Oversee equipment procurement, maintenance, and facility layout for optimal efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Ensure a safe and compliant work environment, working closely with environmental, health, and safety teams to meet FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP standards for medical manufacturing.
- Collaborate with leadership on long-term strategic planning, technology integration, and facility expansion.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support company goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Lead the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.
- Manage production schedules and workforce assignments.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure adherence to company policies for disciplinary actions and terminations when necessary.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in plastics injection molding manufacturing.
- Excellent organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing policies, quality control, and regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, OSHA).
- Strong ability to set long-term goals and motivate teams to achieve them.
- Experience in profit & loss (P&L) management and cost control.
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Willingness and ability to manage a 24/7 production facility.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10 years of leadership experience in industrial/manufacturing management.
- Extensive knowledge of plastics injection molding processes and technology.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an industry-leading company dedicated to innovation, quality, and operational excellence in plastics injection molding. If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for manufacturing, we want to hear from you!
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, ADD, LTD, STD insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a robust professional development program.
At American Tool & Mold, our employees are the heart of our company. We value hard work, dedication, and the endless pursuit of perfection. We believe in nurturing the talent of our team members, providing opportunities for growth and development.
Don't miss out on this chance to join a company that's not just manufacturing tools but crafting the backbone of American industry.
American Tool & Mold is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
