Plastic Injection Molding Manager

TriMas Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Omega Plastics Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to own the client experience from project intake to final shipping. You will influence mold design for sampling and production, lead the manufacturing operations team, and drive compliant, safe, and profitable processes on the floor.

Position emphasizes on-site leadership, daily on-the-floor interaction, and ensuring GMP/GDP/FDA compliance while optimizing cycle times and margins within a medical device manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• ISO 13485 required or strong experience with medical device quality systems.
• Class 8 or lower cleanroom experience.
• BHR or DHR experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing a team of at least 8 direct reports.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety and cleanliness of the manufacturing environment and ensure GMP/GDP/FDA compliance.
• Ensure on-time delivery and maintain product quality and compliance.
• Direct shift leads, process techs and engineers to meet schedules and cycle times.
• Provide engineering support for new projects and process improvements.
• Lead training, staffing decisions, and performance reviews for direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

ISO 13485

Cleanroom experience (Class 8 or lower)

BHR or DHR experience

Job description

Company: Omega Plastics Inc

Primary Location: 24401 Capital Blvd, Clinton Township, MI 48036 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary:Owns the manufacturingclient experience from the time the project is introduced to the manufacturingfloor through final part or assembly shipment. Responsible for providing inputto mold design to ensure successful sampling and production. Responsible forthe overall success and development of Omega’s manufacturing operations team;this includes all resources utilized to develop repeatable processes, moldedparts, and assemblies in a compliant, safe, productive, and profitableenvironment. Provides the strategic development and evolution of medical devicemanufacturing including development of volume production and assemblyprocesses. Responsible for the profitability, quality, and timeliness of the manufacturingoperations. This is accomplished through approximately 70% of dailyon-the-floor interaction.

Top accountabilities (no more than 3)

• On-time delivery of product
• Product quality/Compliance (Costof Waste + Scrap)
• Gross margin performance of moldingdepartment

Authority

• Stop any activity that is considered in violation of company, regulatory or safety requirements
• Identify capital equipment needed to Plant Manager for approval
• Initiate training within approved budget and matrix requirements
• Initiate hiring/counseling/dismissal process with HR for both direct and indirect reports
• Direct and set hours for shift supervisors, process techs & engineers, mold setters, and warehouses lead to meet the schedule requirements
• Initiate a problem-solving process at the press

Specific Responsibilities

• Uphold and communicate thepurpose, principles, and vision of the company.

• Safety and cleanliness ofmanufacturing work environment (compliant with state & federalrequirements)

• Responsible for implementing thedaily schedule, communicate unresolvable issues to Program Managers

• Ensure shift leads are hittingcycle times, reporting properly on good product, scrap andnon-conforming product
• Direct Process Techs andEngineers for new samplings, technical consulting, problem resolutionand schedule
• Escalate immediately to the PlantManager on jobs that are not going to meet the committed daily schedule
• Responsible for training and leadershipdevelopment of direct reports – includes staffing, recommendations,effective and timely training along with mid-year and annual reviews
• Initiate and complete requiredcontrolled documentation improvements to Work Order Instructions and/orProcess improvements
• Responsible for direct report’scompliance for all batch history records for medical molding andassembly operations
• Direct daily team meetings toensure alignment of schedule priorities and issue resolution
• Ensure that appropriate systemsand structures are in place to produce, package and release acceptablemedical device products in accordance with GMP, GDP, FDA and clientrequirements
• Coordinate with the QualityManager and Quality Assurance Teams to ensure quality levels of productmeet expectations
• Provide Engineering support ofnew projects (processes, protocols, work instructions etc.)
• Ensure Departmental compliance toQMS
• Train team on lean, 5s, andappropriate best-in-class manufacturing processes that adhere to FDAregulations and
• ISO13485 requirements to cultivate an environment ofcontinuous improvement
• Optimize cycle time andefficiencies through the addition of cobots, automation and end-of-armtooling.
• Other specified duties asrequired by the Plant Manager

This position is onsite 5 days a week at our Clinton Township facility

About Us

TriMas Life Sciences is a global provider of precision injection-molded components and assemblies for the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and surgical markets. The company serves key industries, including medical, packaging, industrial and consumer goods, and through our trusted brands, we deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that support our customers from prototype to full-scale production.

Our work enables life-saving technologies and products that improve people’s lives, and we take pride in being part of that purpose every day.

Why Join TriMas Life Sciences?

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organization committed to:

Supporting Our People – Our employees are the heart of our success. We embrace diversity, encourage collaboration and foster an inclusive workplace built on safety, respect and continuous learning.

Driving Innovation – We invest in technology, automation and process excellence to deliver “part perfect” solutions. Our teams are empowered to develop new ideas while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Advancing Healthcare – We partner with our customers to design and manufacture precision-engineered solutions that enable medical innovation, enhance patient care and support better health outcomes worldwide.

Building a Sustainable Future – We are committed to responsible manufacturing, minimizing environmental impact and helping customers bring safer, more sustainable products to market.

We offer competitive benefits, a culture that supports and empowers our people, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, be challenged and contribute to life-changing innovations, TriMas Life Sciences is the place for you.

Qualifications

• ISO 13485
• Class 8 or lower cleanroom experience
• BHR or DHR experience
• Experience Managing a team of at least 8 direct reports
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects

Work Environment:

Work performed in a manufacturing plant and cleanroom environment. Requires the ability to move around an office and manufacturing environment. This role involves frequent work on a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperatures within the plant. Noise levels may be loud at times. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches, and lifts and carries up to fifty (50) lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits