PRODUCTION MANAGER- Plastics

Job Description

Job Description

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Industry: Plastic Recycling / Plastics Manufacturing

Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour ($72,800–$83,200 annually)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations in a plastic recycling and manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have experience with plastic processing equipment, including shredders, grinders, washing systems, dryers, extruders, and pelletizers.

This individual will be responsible for managing production employees, maintaining efficient workflow, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

We are looking for a proactive leader who takes ownership, solves problems, holds employees accountable, and knows how to keep production running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plastic recycling operations, including grinding, shredding, washing, drying, extrusion, and pelletizing.
• Manage production schedules, workflow, and daily output to meet established targets.
• Supervise, train, and motivate production employees and machine operators.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor employee performance, and enforce accountability.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Ensure product quality, reduce material waste, and improve production efficiency.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and proper PPE usage.
• Track production output, scrap rates, downtime, and labor productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production supervision or management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in plastic recycling, plastics processing, or extrusion  strongly preferred.
• Working  knowledge of shredding, grinding, washing, extrusion, or pelletizing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to supervise production teams and manage employee performance.
• Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be hands-on, dependable, proactive, and comfortable working on the production floor.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a strong work ethic who takes ownership of production performance. Must be able to manage employees effectively, address operational challenges, maintain equipment efficiency, and ensure production goals are consistently achieved.

We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, and knows how to get results!

Apply today!