Operations Manager - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 70k/year - Garrettsville, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Operations Manager - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 70k/year - Garrettsville, OH

• Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily production operations, manufacturing personnel, quality, safety, and operational performance. This position requires experience in plastic injection molding and/or plastic extrusion manufacturing, with responsibility for production efficiency, inventory, scheduling, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations involving plastic injection molding and/or plastic extrusion processes.
• Manage production personnel, employee training, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Direct manufacturing activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and on-time delivery requirements.
• Oversee workplace safety programs, manufacturing procedures, and operational compliance.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, forecasting, and manufacturing capacity.
• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and product inspection activities.
• Manage raw material inventory, finished goods inventory, purchasing, and material requirements.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, facility operations, and production equipment requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical personnel on tooling, equipment improvements, and manufacturing processes.
• Support new product development, tooling projects, production planning, and manufacturing timelines.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), production workflows, and operational systems.
• Monitor manufacturing performance, production costs, operating budgets, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with internal departments to address customer specifications, product quality, and delivery requirements.
• Review production performance metrics, operational reporting, and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastic injection molding and/or plastic extrusion manufacturing processes required.
• Experience overseeing manufacturing operations, production management, or plant operations.
• Experience managing production personnel, manufacturing schedules, and operational performance.
• Experience with manufacturing quality control, inventory management, and production planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 60k - 70k/year range
• Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, etc.

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