Lean Production Manager – Sustainability & Safety Leader

Ultipro; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution, a plastics recycling company, is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations at our Little Rock facility. The role requires hands-on leadership to develop supervisors, drive Lean Manufacturing, and advance continuous improvement in safety, quality, and throughput.

You will manage shift teams, coordinate labor and schedules, and partner with cross-functional groups to meet production goals while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's in Engineering or Business preferred.
• 5+ years plant operations experience in a small to mid-size facility.
• 5–10 years operations management experience in a plastic extrusion or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to promote safety policies, 5S, and health and safety of employees.
• Lead production supervisors and ensure Shift/Line teams operate efficiently.
• Meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity goals for the plant.
• Manage labor and schedules to align with production goals and customer service.
• Oversee training and development for production staff.
• Set, monitor, and troubleshoot process conditions to maximize quality and throughput.
• Sponsor Lean Manufacturing practices for continuous improvement.
• Communicate key issues to management at all levels.
• Interact daily with Scheduling, HR, Logistics, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Revolution, a plastics recycling company, is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations at our Little Rock facility. The role requires hands-on leadership to develop supervisors, drive Lean Manufacturing, and advance continuous improvement in safety, quality, and throughput.

You will manage shift teams, coordinate labor and schedules, and partner with cross-functional groups to meet production goals while maintaining a strong safety culture.