Operations Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and vacation

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability (optional)

Employee referral program

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager for a hands-on, floor-focused leadership role in a fast-paced plastic injection molding environment. You will own daily operations, drive yield, cycle time reductions, and on-time delivery while mentoring teams and coordinating with customers to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in molding, strong tooling and processing skills, and a track record of improving performance across 30+ machines and multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in plastic injection molding.
• Experience managing multiple shifts and 30+ machines.
• Strong knowledge of processing, tooling, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production floor to drive On-Time Delivery and quality.
• Optimize personnel, materials, and equipment to meet goals.
• Provide hands-on technical work including tool setting and adjustments.
• Coach and develop team members with real-time feedback.
• Partner with customers to resolve issues and maintain relationships.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Operations management

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

IQMS ERP

Tool setting

Job description

Manufacturing Manager – Plastic Injection Molding

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Manufacturing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced plastic injection molding environment. This is not a purely administrative role—you will be deeply embedded in daily operations, working side-by-side with your team to drive performance, solve problems in real time, and ensure production goals are consistently met.

You will take ownership of the production floor—optimizing processes, supporting technical execution, and holding teams accountable to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and delivery.

Essential Functions

• Lead from the production floor by actively supporting molding operations, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Optimize personnel, materials, and equipment to consistently meet customer production goals and schedules.
• Step in as needed with hands-on technical work, including tool setting, processing adjustments, and light maintenance.
• Drive performance across key metrics, including On-Time Delivery, Quality, Efficiency, and Cost.
• Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to increase yield and reduce cycle times.
• Coach, train, and develop team members through direct, hands‑on leadership and real‑time feedback.
• Identify operational gaps and implement practical, results‑driven solutions.
• Partner with customers to provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships.

What Sets This Role Apart

• True hands‑on leadership—you’ll be on the production floor, not removed from it.
• Direct impact on production performance and business results.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale operations involving 30+ machines and multiple shifts.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in plastic injection molding.
• Proven experience managing multiple shifts and large‑scale operations involving 30+ machines.
• Strong technical expertise in processing, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Leadership style rooted in accountability, coaching, and presence on the production floor.
• Experience with ERP systems; IQMS experience is preferred.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding On‑Time Delivery, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Optional long-term disability coverage.
• Employee referral program.

If you’re a manufacturing leader who prefers being on the floor, solving problems in real time, and driving measurable results, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-performance manufacturing environment.