Senior Plastics Operations Leader (Thermoforming/Extrusion)

AJ Augur Group, LLC - Plastics Search & Recruitment Experts; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Augur Group, LLC - Plastics Search & Recruitment Experts is assisting a large plastics manufacturer in Lancaster County, PA, to source an Operations Manager. The role oversees a substantial, 24/7 operation with hundreds of employees and reports through managers and supervisors on the factory floor.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in progressive manufacturing leadership, strong track record in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control, and hands-on experience with high-volume plastics

Qualifications

• Significant manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading large multi-shift operations
• Experience in high-volume plastics environments (thermoforming/extrusion preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and production targets across a large 24/7 operation
• Drive operational efficiency and cost performance through leaders and floor presence
• Develop leadership teams, hold managers accountable, and improve plant performance
• Align plant metrics with customer service and delivery goals

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

Lean / continuous improvement

KPIs / daily management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management

Job description

AJ Augur Group, LLC - Plastics Search & Recruitment Experts is assisting a large plastics manufacturer in Lancaster County, PA, to source an Operations Manager. The role oversees a substantial, 24/7 operation with hundreds of employees and reports through managers and supervisors on the factory floor.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in progressive manufacturing leadership, strong track record in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control, and hands-on experience with high-volume plastics