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Production Manager

$100k - $120k

Plastic Executive Recruiters

An established plastics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a high-volume manufacturing operation. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys improving production performance, developing people, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role offers significant ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Why This Role Exists

The company is investing in stronger operational leadership and is looking for an experienced Production Manager to improve execution, strengthen accountability, and build a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible role with long-term growth potential for the right leader.

What You'll Own

  • Lead day-to-day production operations in a plastics manufacturing environment.
  • Improve throughput, labor efficiency, and overall operational performance.
  • Develop supervisors and production teams.
  • Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
  • Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Establish KPI-driven production management.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and operational excellence.

What Strong Looks Like

  • 7+ years of production leadership experience in plastics manufacturing.
  • Proven success leading manufacturing teams in a production environment.
  • Experience improving productivity, quality, and operational performance.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
  • Experience developing supervisors and building high-performing teams.
  • Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • A track record of delivering measurable operational results.

What's In It For You

  • Base salary target of $100,000-$120,000 , with flexibility depending on experience.
  • Bonus opportunity.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing operation.
  • Long-term leadership growth potential.
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