PLANT INJECTION AREA MANAGER

OP Mobility; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider based in Troy, Michigan, is seeking an Injection Manager to oversee operations in a JIT automotive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong automotive manufacturing background and at least 5 years of experience in injection molding. This role involves leading large teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a company committed to innovation and diversity in shaping the future of mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing with injection molding operations.
• Strong automotive background, preferably with Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers.
• Proven leadership in injection molding production with experience managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding operations to meet safety and performance targets.
• Manage and develop large injection teams, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across injection molding processes.

Skills

Injection molding processes

KPI ownership (OEE, scrap, delivery, quality)

Lean manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Job Title: Injection Manager
Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent
Expected Hiring Date: Target September 2026 (flexible; earlier start possible)
Scope: Local (Plant-based role in Toledo, OH; exposure to corporate and regional injection networks)

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and performance targets in a JIT automotive environment.
• Manage and develop a large injection organization, including engineers, maintenance, shift leaders, and tool room teams (approximately 50 employees).
• Ensure compliance with Corporate and Business Group HSE and energy requirements.
• Drive disciplined daily management routines, KPI reviews, and structured problem‑solving to ensure KPI convergence.
• Guarantee production output meets customer specifications, including high standards for visual and cosmetic parts.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across injection molding processes, equipment performance, and standard work.
• Act as IMS process owner for the injection area, including KPIs, procedures, audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage short- and mid‑term production planning, capacity, and support new product and program launches. Oversee operating budgets and contribute to industrial feasibility and cost optimization for new programs.
• Support greenfield activities including best practice deployment, visual management implementation, and team onboarding.

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with direct exposure to injection molding operations.
• Strong automotive manufacturing background; experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading injection molding production with heavy KPI ownership (OEE, scrap, delivery, quality). Proven people leader with experience managing large, multi‑layered teams.
• Strong understanding of JIT manufacturing and on‑time delivery requirements.
• Solid knowledge of injection molding processes, troubleshooting, and equipment performance optimization.
• Continuous Improvement mindset; Lean manufacturing experience required (certification a plus, not mandatory).
• Highly disciplined, structured, and results‑oriented leader with strong execution rigor.
• Strong communication skills; English is sufficient.
• Proficiency with standard business tools (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related reporting tools).

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting‑edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real‑world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.6 billion in revenue in 2024, 150 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 40,000 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.