Plastics Manufacturing Operations Manager
gpac · Charlotte, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Charlotte, NC
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Job highlights
- Oversee daily injection molding operations.
- Lead production, maintenance, and support teams.
- Ensure equipment uptime and process stability.
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Develop and coach production leadership teams.
About the role
Manufacturing Operations Manager (Injection Molding Environment)
Position Summary
This role is a key manufacturing leadership position responsible for overseeing daily production operations in a high-volume injection molding environment. The Operations Manager drives safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while leading cross-functional production, maintenance, and manufacturing support teams.
This leader plays a critical role in ensuring stable and efficient injection molding operations while supporting continuous improvement, production scalability, and overall plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily injection molding production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and output goals
- Oversee production, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and manufacturing support teams
- Manage production scheduling, workflow, and manufacturing execution
- Ensure equipment uptime, mold performance, and process stability across injection molding operations
- Support new product launches, process transfers, and production scale-up activities
- Partner with engineering and quality teams on process improvements and troubleshooting
- Drive Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction initiatives
- Lead root cause analysis and resolve production and process issues
- Ensure compliance with ISO/FDA/regulatory quality systems and safety standards
- Develop and coach production supervisors and shop-floor leadership teams
- Improve labor utilization, material flow, and overall operational efficiency
Qualifications
- 5-8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment
- Strong injection molding or plastics manufacturing background preferred
- Experience leading production, maintenance, and manufacturing support teams
- Solid understanding of production flow, scheduling, and operational KPIs
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Resumes can be confidentially sent to eli.stader@gogpac.com or call direct at (319)774-8916.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Key skills/competency
- Manufacturing Operations Manager
- Injection Molding
- Production Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Quality Systems
- Team Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Root Cause Analysis
Skills & topics
- Manufacturing Operations Manager
- Injection Molding
- Production Management
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Operations Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Engineering
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing Supervisor
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-8+ years of manufacturing leadership and injection molding experience, aligning it with key responsibilities.
- Showcase operational excellence: Emphasize your experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and driving KPIs in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience leading production, maintenance, and support teams, and how you ensure safety and quality.
- Network with the recruiter: Consider reaching out to eli.stader@gogpac.com to express your interest and inquire about the role.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Manufacturing Operations Manager at GPAC?
- The key responsibilities for a Manufacturing Operations Manager in this role include leading daily injection molding production operations, overseeing production, maintenance, and support teams, managing scheduling and workflow, ensuring equipment uptime, driving Lean manufacturing initiatives, and developing leadership teams. The focus is on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity in a high-volume environment.
- What specific manufacturing background is preferred for this Operations Manager role?
- A strong injection molding or plastics manufacturing background is preferred for this role. Experience in a high-volume production environment is essential, with a minimum of 5-8 years in manufacturing leadership.
- Does this Manufacturing Operations Manager position offer sponsorship?
- No, this position requires that candidates are eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- How can I apply for the Manufacturing Operations Manager position at GPAC?
- To apply for this Manufacturing Operations Manager position, you can confidentially send your resume to eli.stader@gogpac.com or call directly at (319)774-8916.
- What kind of leadership experience is needed for this role?
- The role requires manufacturing leadership experience, specifically leading production, maintenance, and manufacturing support teams. Experience developing and coaching production supervisors and shop-floor leadership is also a key requirement.
- What are the desired qualifications for the Operations Manager role?
- Desired qualifications include 5-8+ years of manufacturing leadership in a high-volume setting, a strong injection molding or plastics background, experience leading diverse teams, understanding of production KPIs, cross-functional collaboration with engineering/quality, and Lean manufacturing experience.
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