Operations Manager - Injection Molding

OPERATIONS MANAGER – INJECTION MOLDING

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

• Strong 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

This role is being advertised in larger metropolitan areas for confidentiality purposes. The actual facility is located within the surrounding region.

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