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Pretium Packaging

Production Manager

Aurora, IL · On-site

$85K - $100K/hr

Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the rigid plastics industry. * Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment used in the plastics industry.

Pretium Packaging

Production Manager

Aurora, IL · On-site

Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the rigid plastics industry. * Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment used in the plastics industry.

PSG

PLANT MANAGER (Plastics)

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

Monitor inventory and forecast production. * Regular attendance and professional interaction with clients and coworkers. Qualifications: * 5-10 years of plant management experience (preferably in

PSG

PLANT MANAGER (Plastics)

Ann Arbor, MI

Monitor inventory and forecast production. * Regular attendance and professional interaction with clients and coworkers. Qualifications: * 5-10 years of plant management experience (preferably in

Thunderbird Metals

Account Manager - Plastics

Elgin, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... production, and all-encompassing service. As the decades have passed, we've enhanced that ... Documented success in account management and service. * Excellent interpersonal and communications ...

Thunderbird LLC.

Account Manager - Plastics

Elgin, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... production, and all-encompassing service. As the decades have passed, we've enhanced that ... Documented success in account management and service. * Excellent interpersonal and communications ...

Restech Plastic Molding

Plastics Engineer

Hudson, MA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... production performance. Essential Functions: * Managing key custom customer projects and serving as their key point of contact * Read & understand blue prints and 3D CAD files * Utilize Solidworks ...

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Plant Manager - Plastic Extrusion

Cass City, MI · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Value Stream Manager, or senior manufacturing leadership experience in a plastics, extrusion, automotive supplier, engineered products, or ...

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How much do production management plastics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for production management plastics in the United States is $70,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $80,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Plastics Production Manager

Plastics Production Manager

Carris Reels, Inc.

Mckinney, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Carris Reels rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Summary
The Plastics Production Manager has full operational responsibility for all injection molding and extrusion production, including output, quality, safety, cost, and team performance. This role leads supervisors, technicians, and operators to achieve daily production targets while driving continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery across both primary processes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day plastics production operations (injection molding + extrusion) to meet or exceed schedule, quality, and cost goals.
  • Directly manage production supervisors, process technicians, and operators; set clear expectations, provide coaching, and hold the team accountable for performance.
  • Own key metrics: OEE, scrap rate, cycle time, first-pass yield, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, SMED, 5S, Kaizen) to reduce scrap, downtime, and cost.
  • Work closely with Process Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve issues and implement process/tooling improvements.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Product Engineering to ensure production can support new product launches and customer requirements.
  • Manage labor planning, overtime, shift coverage, and training programs for the plastics department.
  • Enforce safety standards, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance; lead safety investigations and corrective actions.
  • Develop and manage the annual production budget, including labor, consumables, and tooling maintenance costs.
  • Participate in daily production meetings and escalate issues that impact schedule, quality, or cost.

Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Experience: 8-15+ years in plastics manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a production management or supervisory role overseeing injection molding and/or extrusion.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of injection molding and extrusion processes, scientific molding principles, and lean manufacturing tools.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, hold people accountable, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Certifications (Preferred): Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, RJG Master Molder, Lean Manufacturing Certification.
  • Other: Experience managing both injection molding and extrusion simultaneously is a strong advantage.

Physical Requirements
Ability to spend the majority of the day on the production floor, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment.
Work Environment
Full-time, on-site role with primary time spent on the production floor. Will include some office work and occasional off-shift presence during major issues or launches.

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