Plastic Molding Production Manager - Lean and Growth

ALPLA Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Training programs

Safety culture focus

Job summary

ALPLA Dayton Plant is seeking an experienced Production/Operations Manager to lead daily molding operations, drive Lean improvements, and supervise a team of supervisors and technicians. You will coordinate with planning, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure on-time production and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in manufacturing with leadership in high-volume plastics, and strong knowledge of extrusion blow molding or injection stretch blow molding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5-10+ years of manufacturing experience with direct leadership in production management.
• Strong knowledge of plastics processing, including extrusion blow molding and/or injection stretch blow molding.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations management to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Supervise and develop production supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Coordinate with planning, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize workflow.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Operations leadership

KPI tracking

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ALPLA Dayton Plant is seeking an experienced Production/Operations Manager to lead daily molding operations, drive Lean improvements, and supervise a team of supervisors and technicians. You will coordinate with planning, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure on-time production and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in manufacturing with leadership in high-volume plastics, and strong knowledge of extrusion blow molding or injection stretch blow molding.