Injection Molding Manager
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Injection Molding Manager

Technical Degree Required

Akron, OH

401K, bonus potential and profit sharing!

Strong injection molding background? Do you have a technical degree? This job is for you!

?? Join a stable, privately held company in a growing non-automotive industry.

?? Use your engineering skills to directly impact operations and be in a key production management role.

?? Benefit from opportunities for profit sharing, bonuses, and long-term career growth.

?? This is a high-impact position where your work will make a real difference.

Privately held organization is seeking an engineer to oversee production as their Injection Molding Manager and manage direct and indirect reports in a fast-paced injection molding facility. You will inspire your staff to achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets, ensure that the production schedule is met and work to continuously improve the plant. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage resources to ensure that production goals are met
• Develop and implement continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, increase efficiencies, etc.
• Maintain and improve a safety oriented culture
• Oversee and analyze the plant budget and P&L
• Plan and coordinate production schedules
• Coach and mentor direct and indirect reports
• Support a positive work environment and lead daily meetings
• Generate and analyze reports related to production, quality, materials, performance and downtime
• Work with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and oversee plant equipment repairs
• Communicate with all departments and build strong team oriented relationships
• Troubleshoot equipment and the manufacturing process as needed
• Diagnose and problem solve tooling issues
• Wear multiple hats when required
• Complete other tasks as directed by the President of the company

The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 50-60% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of the plant, be able to hold others accountable, act in a professional manner, lead by example, coach and mentor their staff, be flexible with work requirements and infuse energy and excitement into the daily operation of the facility. Qualified individuals will have the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, work under pressure and have a strong ability to solve problems and improve processes.

The company offers bonus potential, profit sharing, 401K, medical benefits, short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance. A competitive semi-annual bonus structure is in place.

REQUIREMENTS for the Injection Molding Manager:

Skills preferred but NOT required:

Reasons to work for this organization:

?? Privately held company with the President on site daily

?? Non-automotive company

?? They have added new molding machines, a $3.5M investment

?? Good work/life balance, averaging up to 50 hours per week and minimal weekends

?? Not a complex product line

?? Opportunity to step into an operations management role and be the site technical expert

?? Have future growth potential

?? Excellent tenure among salary staff