Posted August 23, 2026
Production Manager
Midland-Marvel Recruiters
Rensselaer, IN, US
Full Time
85000USD - 110000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
TITLE: Production Manager
POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for managing the production and projects in a cost effective and safe manner that will maximize plant production Output & Yields. This position demands a strong background in plastic manufacturing, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8-10 years’ experience working in a manufacturing / production environment
- 3-5 years supervisory experience
- Strong background in production operations
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
- Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
- Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
- Preferred Skills: Experience with Plastic Manufacturing
- Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
- Project management experience is a plus.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for supporting and following Safety Rules and Regulations
- Supervise and manage day-day Production Department functions to support manufacturing of plastics.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
- Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.
- Review and track key KPI’s to meet Plant & Corporate goals including monthly production and equipment performance reports.
- Develop training manuals for production department.
- Manage production personnel shift schedules, in approving timesheets, overtime & performance reviews.
- Monitor daily production output, scrap & machine issues and coordinate with scheduling on the orders and product changeovers.
- Coordinates production activities with maintenance, plant office, and Shipping.
- Monitors incoming raw material and packaging along with material consumption to ensure material inventory accuracy.
- Prepare monthly production performance reports and present to the upper management.
- Ensure product quality is consistent across all shifts and perform plant investigation & implement corrective action to reduce customer returns.
- Able to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Assist in managing and implementing capital expansion or improvement projects.
- Assist in conducting engineering evaluations of contractors and vendors in regard to maintenance support.
- Maintain needed production & safety supplies.
- Ensures production personnel / process technicians are properly trained
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications are met.
- Assist in overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
- Should be available for On-call as operational issues arise after work hours.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation & training material, including SOCs, reports, and operating manuals.
- Support the implementation of new technologies into product specification applications.
- Maintain good housekeeping and 5S followed.
- Coordinate with Scheduling and Maintenance department for scheduled P.M. and major repairs.
- Analyze product failure data in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production output / efficiency and product quality.
- Assist in reviewing and coordinating completion of work bid from contractors.
- Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:
- Manufacturing Environment
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
- Loud Noise
- Able to lift up to 50lbs and repetitive action of lifting and bending
- Must wear steel toe shoes and appropriate PPE on production floor all times
- No shorts, jewelry and loose hanging clothes allowed
- Seniority Level
- Mid-Senior level
- Industry
- Plastics ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Product ManufacturingPackaging and Containers Manufacturing
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Job Functions
