Production Manager | Injection Molding - JN-042026-7004350

Leading, global manufacturer with stellar reputation!
Be a part of the senior leadership team, and have a say in site strategy!

About Our Client

My client is a leading, global manufacturer of plastic packaging products. They have a longstanding reputation for exceptional quality and dedicated customer service, and they are seeking to add an experienced Maintenance Manager to one of their fast-growing sites here in Chicagoland! Join a company with 100+ years of steady business, that's still growing to this day!

Job Description

Lead day-to-day production operations across multiple shifts in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Ensure production schedules meet customer demand, service level commitments, and inventory requirements.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Materials teams to maximize equipment uptime and throughput.
Track, analyze, and improve key performance indicators such as OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and output.
Directly manage Production Supervisors and ensure strong, consistent leadership across all shifts.
Coach and develop supervisors to drive accountability, performance, and employee engagement.
Partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
Promote a disciplined, positive, and results-driven culture on the production floor.
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, or operational issues.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Proven experience managing production supervisors and large hourly workforces.
Strong financial and analytical skills, including labor forecasting, payroll oversight, and cost control.
Experience operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
ERP/MRP system experience
Injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background.