Plant Manager

Plant ManagerPlastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, telecommunications, medical device, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~100 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver).Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environmentGrowth potential within the companyThe Plant Manager role will work under the direction of the Vice President of Operations and Engineering overseeing all aspects of the Centennial Manufacturing Facility. This position will be the site leader for the facility. Responsible for ensuring on-time, high quality products to our customers in a cost effective manner. This position will also be key in facilitating safety in the workplace and continuous improvement initiatives.As the Plant Manager, you will be at the helm of plant operations, ensuring high performance in safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory complianceYou'll lead a dedicated team, inspiring them to achieve excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountabilityLead by Example: Be a hands-on, visible leader, engaging with frontline employees and fostering trust and collaborationDrive Safety and Compliance: Act as a relentless advocate for safe work practices and ensure adherence to safety regulationsPlan and Execute: Develop and implement efficient production plans, prioritize operations, and address manufacturing challenges to prevent delaysOptimize Equipment: Oversee machine performance, implement preventive maintenance programs, and minimize unplanned downtimeFoster Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production methods, inventory processes, equipment performance, and quality standardsEmployee Development: Cross-train employees, maintain performance records, and create a culture of engagement and accountabilityCollaboration: Coordinate activities with other departments and work closely with the Process Engineering Team to enhance performance across the enterprisePerformance Analysis: Analyze production data to identify and resolve operational issues while ensuring cost-effective operationsChange Driver: Comfortable leading through change, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and accountabilityOther duties as assignedTechnical degree and/or equivalent experience in injection moldingHands-On and Relatable: A leader who connects authentically with frontline employees and fosters trustHighly proficient in scientific injection molding principlesStrong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and OutlookHigh Energy and Collaborative: A dynamic leader with a positive, team-oriented working styleOperational Expertise: Deep knowledge of production processes, preventative maintenance, and performance improvement strategiesCommitment to Safety: Passionate about creating a safe work environment and leading by exampleProblem Solver: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutionsChange Driver: Comfortable leading through change, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and accountabilityRequires excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customersAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrammatic or schedule formPlastic Molding Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted to our employees or hiring managers without a formal, signed agreement in place with Human Resources will be considered property of Plastic Molding Technology. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited submissions and will not recognize any claims to candidate ownership. A valid contract must be executed before any candidate submissions are accepted.