Production Manager

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Production Manager for our South Carolina location.

The Production Manager is responsible for directing a team of production supervisors, production staff, and support staff, totaling approximately 80 production personnel. The Production Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant including leading a zero-injury work culture, production functions, driving continuous improvement, plant organization, housekeeping and other duties as required. The production Manager must have a strong understanding of the injection molding process and TPS systems. In addition, the production work order process and be able to generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement Lean Manufacturing Standards and Improvement Opportunities
• Continuous Improvement and scrap analysis to include reduction.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Perform mold changes and new mold startups.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
• Scheduling of weekly production and tooling changeovers
• Lead and develop process technicians, supervisors, and mold setters.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process problems.
• Issue work assignments and ensure orders are started, paused, and stopped properly.
• Implement and maintain 6S standards in support of ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
• Work with other department leaders to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all employees.
• Daily scheduling of all manufacturing equipment, machine capacity and balancing the dates customers require their material to be shipped.
• Plans, develops, and implements organization policies and goals to insure alignment with facility and corporate goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.