Production Manager — Lead Plastics Ops & Lean Growth

Parker Plastics, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Parker Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations at our Maryland plant. You will supervise production staff, manage scheduling, inventory and efficiency, and drive safety compliance on the floor.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, experience in plastics or blow molding, and a commitment to Lean, 5S and continuous improvement. Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities reflect the plant’s growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in production manufacturing
• Experience with plastics and/or blow molding
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S and problem-solving methods
• Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF and quality systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, ERP and databases

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 direct reports and 125 indirect reports on the production floor
• Ensure scheduling accuracy and optimize inventory and efficiency
• Maintain safety compliance with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF and IMS requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and assess operational trends to address issues
• Collaborate with scheduling, quality, maintenance and warehouse to meet production goals

Skills

Lean

5S

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Parker Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations at our Maryland plant. You will supervise production staff, manage scheduling, inventory and efficiency, and drive safety compliance on the floor.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, experience in plastics or blow molding, and a commitment to Lean, 5S and continuous improvement. Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities reflect the plant’s growth trajectory.