Production Manager-Process Engineer

Polyethylene Containers, Inc.; El Dorado (AR); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Polyethylene Containers, Inc. seeks an experienced Production Manager / Process Engineer to lead our high-volume thin-wall packaging plant, combining hands-on process engineering with production leadership to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role focuses on optimizing injection molding, driving continuous improvement, mentoring supervisors and operators, and collaborating with maintenance, quality, planning, and supply chain to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.

Formación

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of thin-wall injection molding experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize molding processes.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Optimize thin-wall injection molding to maximize productivity and OEE.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction and excellence.
• Establish and maintain process standards, setup docs, and work instructions.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support mold trials, new product launches, and process validation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Thin wall molding

Process optimization

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager / Process Engineer to lead manufacturing operations and drive process excellence in our high-volume thin wall packaging facility. This role combines hands-on process engineering expertise with production leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in thin wall injection molding, process optimization, continuous improvement, and team leadership, with experience in thin wall packaging and high-speed manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.


• Optimize thin wall injection molding processes to maximize productivity, reduce scrap, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).


• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.


• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors, technicians, and operators.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and operational excellence.


• Establish and maintain robust process standards, setup documentation, and work instructions.


• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve performance.


• Support mold trials, new product launches, and process validation activities.


• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational goals.


• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.


• Minimum of 5 years of thin wall injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Proven experience troubleshooting and optimizing molding processes.


• Strong leadership and team development skills.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-cavitation molds, automation, robotics, and in-mold labeling (IML).


• Knowledge of scientific molding principles and process validation.


• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.


• RJG Scientific Molding certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing manufacturing operation.


• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Challenging and rewarding work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Success Measures

• Safety performance


• Production efficiency and OEE


• Scrap and waste reduction


• Quality performance


• Downtime reduction