Sr. Manufacturing Manager - Plastics

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Manager - Plastics Location: Lakewood, CO Hours/Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday (Onsite) Compensation: $148,500 - $185,600 + 20% Target Bonus Type: Direct Hire Overview Our client, a global medical manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead a high-volume plastics manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for a hands‑on manufacturing leader with injection molding expertise who enjoys driving operational excellence, developing teams, and improving plant performance. Responsibilities Lead multi‑shift plastics manufacturing operations, including injection molding and extrusion Drive safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and cost performance Manage supervisors and manufacturing teams while supporting employee development Monitor KPIs including OEE, downtime, scrap, throughput, and equipment reliability Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to achieve operational goals Support production planning, staffing, and future manufacturing capacity Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field 10+ years of manufacturing experience 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience Strong plastics manufacturing background with injection molding experience Experience leading multi‑shift manufacturing operations Proven success improving productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and operational performance Strong financial acumen and experience managing manufacturing metrics Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, extrusion, SAP, automated manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred Benefits Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, bonus opportunity, career development, and additional employee wellness programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr