Senior Injection Molding Operations Leader

Cornerstone Management Solutions; Elgin (IL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cornerstone Management Solutions is seeking an experienced Production / Operations Manager for a leading plastic injection molding manufacturer in the northwest Chicago suburbs. This hands-on role requires directing production teams, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement to meet customer delivery and quality targets.

The ideal candidate will blend strong technical knowledge of injection molding with practical leadership, Lean/ Six Sigma mindset, and a proven ability to improve

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in plastic injection molding.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, machinery, and production operations.
• Experience with production scheduling, labor management, quality standards, and manufacturing KPIs.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily manufacturing and production operations within a custom plastic injection molding environment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, process technicians, machine operators, and manufacturing personnel.
• Manage production schedules, labor utilization, equipment capacity, and workflow to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Drive improvements in cycle times, scrap reduction, machine downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor key performance indicators, including productivity, quality, labor efficiency, manufacturing costs, and on-time delivery.
• Work closely with production scheduling, quality, maintenance, and other departments to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
• Support production changeovers, process optimization, and troubleshooting of injection molding equipment.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and accountable manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, workforce performance, and overall plant productivity.

Connaissances

Leadership

Injection molding knowledge

Process improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management

Outils

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing reporting

Description du poste

Cornerstone Management Solutions is seeking an experienced Production / Operations Manager for a leading plastic injection molding manufacturer in the northwest Chicago suburbs. This hands-on role requires directing production teams, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement to meet customer delivery and quality targets.

The ideal candidate will blend strong technical knowledge of injection molding with practical leadership, Lean/ Six Sigma mindset, and a proven ability to improve