Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for leading all production activities within a high-volume, 24/7 injection molding operation. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure production goals, cost targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently achieved. The Production Manager plays a critical role in financial performance, labor forecasting, payroll management, and the development of Production Supervisors and hourly teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Operational Leadership
  Oversee daily production operations across multiple shifts in a continuous 24/7 environment.
• Ensure production schedules meet customer demand, service level commitments, and inventory requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Materials to maximize equipment uptime and throughput.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and output.
• Financial & Labor Management
  Own production labor performance, including headcount, payroll, overtime, and productivity.
• Develop and manage labor forecasts aligned with production demand.
• Support annual budget planning and ongoing forecast updates. 
• Identify and implement cost-control and efficiency initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• People Leadership & Development
  Directly manage Production Supervisors and ensure consistent leadership across all shifts. 
• Coach and develop supervisors to drive accountability, performance, and engagement.
• Partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Promote a positive, disciplined, and results-driven culture on the production floor.
• Scheduling & Capacity Planning
  Ensure adequate staffing to support 24/7 operations, including weekends and holidays. 
• Adjust labor plans proactively to address demand changes, absenteeism, and operational constraints. 
• Ensure proper shift coverage and effective overtime management.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
  Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures. 
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and regulatory requirements. 
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and operational issues.

Qualifications

• Required
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in injection molding or plastics. 
• Proven experience managing production supervisors and large hourly workforces.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in labor forecasting, payroll, and cost control.
• Experience operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Injection molding process knowledge and plastics manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. - ERP/MRP system experience.

Core Competencies

• Financial and analytical mindset
• Hands-on manufacturing leadership
• Data-driven decision-making
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by a 24/7 operation.
• Regular presence on the production floor.
• Availability to support operations outside of standard business hours as needed.

The salary range is $115,000 – $140,000 per year. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate’s experience, work location, skills, etc.

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.