Production Manager - Plastics

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC seeks a seasoned Production & Projects Manager to lead plastics manufacturing operations, drive safety, and maximize plant output. This role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.

You will supervise daily production, manage KPIs, coordinate capital expansion projects, and implement continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost‑effective, reliable production across shifts.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in manufacturing/production environment.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Strong background in production operations.
• Familiarity with ISO and OSHA regulations.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours when needed.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing preferred (injection, extrusion or blow molding).
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day Production Department to support plastics manufacturing.
• Review KPI metrics and prepare monthly production and equipment performance reports.
• Develop training manuals for production staff and manage shift schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance, plant office, and shipping for production activities.
• Ensure product quality across shifts and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in capital expansion or improvement projects and vendor evaluations.
• Maintain production safety supplies and ensure proper training of personnel.

Skills

Production leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Project management

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for managing the 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 plastics.
• 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 / process 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)
• 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