3-Shift Manufacturing Manager, Injection Molding

Century Mold Co.; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Mold Co. in Shelbyville, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead a three‑shift injection molding operation. The role oversees 54 staff, ensuring quality, safety and on‑time shipments while coordinating with the Plant Manager.

You will direct supervisors, optimize production scheduling in an MRP/ERP environment, and drive performance through training and evaluation of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent; or seven to ten years related experience and/or training in plastic injection molding and/or plastic’s manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; TMM Operating System; Ability to learn new software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating professionally with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors and all employees.
• Adhere to and maintain all quality system procedures and requirements for the position.
• Enforce safety rules and company policies through subordinates and ensure compliance.
• Ensure attendance/punctuality and enforce Attendance Policy.
• Lead and support employees; motivate, encourage, and inspire performance.
• Oversee 54 employees across a three-shift operation; manage performance, training and development.
• Direct lead supervisors for manufacturing and support areas; supervise off shift.
• Oversee three-shift operation and off shift supervision.
• Schedule using MRP/ERP system for a 26-press injection molding facility.
• Plan daily activities of operations staff including press set up technicians.
• Prepare yearly performance evaluations for operations staff.
• Report operations performance statistics daily, weekly and monthly to Plant Manager.
• Ensure daily shipments to customers are completed timely.
• Prioritize press activity based on changing customer demands.
• Negotiate with support staff to meet changing demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Attendance discipline

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent; or seven to ten years related experience and/or training in plastic injection molding

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TMM Operating System

Job description

Century Mold Co. in Shelbyville, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead a three‑shift injection molding operation. The role oversees 54 staff, ensuring quality, safety and on‑time shipments while coordinating with the Plant Manager.

You will direct supervisors, optimize production scheduling in an MRP/ERP environment, and drive performance through training and evaluation of staff.