A growing injection molding manufacturer is adding an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations at one of its facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct oversight of supervisors and production teams, focused on execution, accountability, and building structure within a fast-growing environment.
Relocation assistance is available.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead daily operations across a multi-shift injection molding facility
- Manage Production Supervisors and shift leads
- Drive performance across scrap, on-time delivery, and overall plant KPIs
- Build structure and accountability across supervisors and production teams
- Support training and development of supervisors and operators
- Partner with leadership to implement systems and processes to support growth
- Oversee safety, compliance, and plant standards including LOTO and inspections
- Maintain strong presence on the floor and build rapport with operators
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Strong background in injection molding required
- Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a hands-on environment
- Comfortable working in a smaller, less structured operation
- Experience with lean, process improvement, or building systems is a plus
- Ability to drive accountability and develop frontline leadership
- Spanish language skills are a plus
ROLE DETAILS
- Robust path to Plant Manager based on performance
- High level of autonomy and ability to influence operations and profitability
- Family-owned company with long-term stability and strong growth trajectory
- Opportunity to be part of a business scaling through organic growth and acquisition