Production Manager

American Plastics; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Plastics is seeking a Production Manager for its Jefferson City, MO plant. This full-time role involves overseeing a team of approximately 100 personnel, ensuring production efficiency, and fostering a safe work environment through Lean Manufacturing practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in plastic injection processes and strong leadership skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

401k

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience; knowledge of Plastic Injection is a MUST.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment/process problems.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing Standards and Improvement Opportunities.
• Lead and develop process technicians and supervisors.
• Manage daily production scheduling and tooling changeovers.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or Business Management

Tools

PC software (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP system (AS400 preferred)

Job description

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Full-time Description

American Plastics, a private equity-backed leading injection molded plastics manufacturer specializing in Retail Storage, Janitorial, Food Service and Cleaning products is looking for a Production Manager for our Jefferson City, MO plant. The Production Manager is responsible for directing a team of production supervisors, production staff, and support staff, totaling approximately 100 production personnel. The Production Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant including leading a zero-injury work culture, production functions, driving continuous improvement, plant organization, housekeeping and other duties as required. The production Manager must have a strong understanding of the injection molding process and TPS systems. In addition, the production work order process and be able to generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules. This role will include on-call responsibility answering the plant after hours. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing Standards and Improvement Opportunities
• Continuous Improvement and scrap analysis to include reduction.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Perform mold changes and new mold startups.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
• Scheduling of weekly production and tooling changeovers
• Lead and develop process technicians, supervisors, and mold setters.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process problems.
• Issue work assignments and ensure orders are started, paused, and stopped properly.
• Implement and maintain 6S standards in support of ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
• Work with other department leaders to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all employees.
• Daily scheduling of all manufacturing equipment, machine capacity and balancing the dates customers require their material to be shipped.
• Plans, develops, and implements organization policies and goals to insure alignment with facility and corporate goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
  
  

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management, or related field
• Minimum 5 years related experience; Plastic Injection knowledge is a MUST.
• Hybrid Candidate – Willing to roll up sleeves and be on the floor as well as office management.
• Production Management Experience – 5 years minimum
• Not a desk job – Looking for someone to be on the floor with a “roll up your sleeves and get the job done mindset.”
• Must be a team player with strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written, and interact with people.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); ability to learn/use ERP system (AS400 experience is highly preferred).
• Minimum travel required.
  
  

Familiarity And Knowledge Of The Following Machines

• Injection Molding Machines 500 – 2000 tons
• Toshiba
• UBE
• Milacron
• Wittmann Robotics and Automation in general

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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