Production Manager - Plastics

Mauser-Packaging-Solutions; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser-Packaging-Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations/Engineering leader to drive lean initiatives and process improvements at our Conroe, TX site. You will lead cross-functional teams in safety, quality, and production, while implementing cost-reduction and preventive maintenance programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or operations management (master’s preferred), 7–10 years in related roles, and hands-on lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and problem-solving expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering or process improvement with team leadership.
• Experience in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Injection molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the site’s safety and quality management programs.
• Practices Lean Manufacturing to include Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
• Prepares and reviews production, safety and quality reports; develops action plans for problem resolution.
• Implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.
• Directs and assists with developmental or experimental activities.
• Reviews KPIs to ensure the facility meets departmental objectives.
• Interfaces with planning and operations to discuss production schedules and coverage during vacations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Masters degree preferred

Tools

FMEA

8D Problem Analysis

Injection molding

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in the site’s safety and quality management programs.
• Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices to include Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
• Prepares and reviews any and all production, safety and quality reports. Develops action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution.
• Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.
• Directs and assists with developmental or experimental activities.
• Works with employees to get their input for problem resolution to production issues/efficiencies utilizing problem-solving tools and skills as needed.
• Reviewing Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.
• Meets with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and changes in the schedule that are needed. Works with supervision to ensure vacancies are covered for vacations or any absences related to fulfilling production schedule requirements.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers, Visits both as necessary.
• Implements proactive and corrective maintenance practices relating all production equipment. This includes scheduling any production line maintenance (major or minor) as needed for location.
• Develops and ensures sites have an effective preventative maintenance program and they are adhering to it.
• Ensures plants are meeting the cycle time requirements to meet throughput objectives.
• Ensures employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality and production.
• Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to attain operational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management, Masters desired
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment
• Must have Injection Molding experience