Production Manager

Inteplast Group Corporation; Remington (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Cast stretch film production, optimize throughput, and ensure safe, cost-efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years in manufacturing with 3-5 years of supervisory experience and a strong background in production operations, plus familiarity with ISO and OSHA standards.

You’ll work closely with maintenance, planning, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in manufacturing/production environments.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in production.
• Strong background in production operations.
• Familiarity with ISO, OSHA regulations and industry standards.
• Commitment to consistent attendance and willingness to work non-standard hours.
• Capable of handling job-related stress and promoting productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support and enforce Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Supervise daily Production Department functions for cast stretch film.
• Maintain regular attendance and willingness to work outside regular hours.
• Monitor KPI metrics and report production/equipment performance to management.
• Develop training manuals for the production department.
• Manage shift schedules, timesheets, overtime, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate production with maintenance, planning, and shipping.
• Ensure material inventory accuracy and track production output.

Skills

Leadership

Production operations

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Attendance reliability

Cross-functional collaboration

Stress management

Job description

Production Manager

This position is responsible for managing the Cast stretch film production and projects in a cost effective and safe manner that will maximize plant production Output & Yields. This position demands a strong background in plastic manufacturing, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership skills.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years' experience working in a manufacturing / production environment
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Strong background in production operations
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Plastic Manufacturing
• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting and following Safety Rules and Regulations
• Supervise and manage day-day Production Department functions to support manufacturing of cast stretch film.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
• Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.
• Review and track key KPI's to meet Plant & Corporate goals including monthly production and equipment performance reports.
• Develop training manuals for production department.
• Manage production personnel shift schedules, in approving timesheets, overtime & performance reviews.
• Monitor daily production output, scrap & machine issues and coordinate with scheduling on the orders and product changeovers.
• Coordinates production activities with maintenance, plant office, and Shipping.
• Monitors incoming raw material and packaging along with material consumption to ensure material inventory accuracy.
• Prepare monthly production performance reports and present to the upper management.
• Ensure product quality is consistent across all shifts and perform plant investigation & implement corrective action to reduce customer returns.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist in managing and implementing capital expansion or improvement projects.
• Assist in conducting engineering evaluations of contractors and vendors in regard to maintenance support.
• Maintain needed production & safety supplies.
• Ensures production personnel / extrusion technicians are properly trained
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications are met.
• Assist in overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Should be available for On-call as operational issues arise after work hours.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation & training material, including SOCs, reports, and operating manuals.
• Support the implementation of new technologies into product specification applications.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S followed.
• Coordinate with Scheduling and Maintenance department for scheduled P.M. and major repairs.
• Analyze product failure data in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production output / efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in reviewing and coordinating completion of work bid from contractors.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
• Loud Noise
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and repetitive action of lifting and bending
• Must wear steel toe shoes and appropriate PPE on production floor all times
• No shorts, jewelry and loose hanging clothes allowed

Inteplast Group is an Aff If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.