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Rubber Plastic Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... Engineering, or related field (preferred). * 3-5+ years of strategic procurement, commodity management, or sourcing experience. * Experience in Rubber & Plastic commodities strongly preferred.

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The Controls Engineer will be responsible for implementing Controls and Engineering support for production process in support of Rubber, Plastic extrusion and molding manufacturing processes. The ...

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Warehouse Receiving Clerk

Churubusco, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

... rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of ...

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The rubber chemist is responsible for performing and interpreting chemical analyses and ... Strong understanding of engineering and polymer/plastics fundamentals with solid conceptual skills ...

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Rubber Chemist

Clinton, TN · On-site

$65K - $98K/yr

Required Education and Experience: • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or other related science. • Minimum of 5 years in rubber technology, plastics and/or ...

The rubber chemist is responsible for performing and interpreting chemical analyses and ... Strong understanding of engineering and polymer/plastics fundamentals with solid conceptual skills ...

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... BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from ...

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Shipping Clerk

Bluffton, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of ...

Da/Pro Rubber, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision molded rubber, plastic, and TPE products ... Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to deliver consultative solutions * Communicate ...

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to lead, develop, and implement ... Company Description BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for rubber plastic engineer in the United States is $65,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Manufacturing Plant Manager of Rubber & Plastics

Aurora, OH • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job Summary

The Rubber/Plastic Manufacturing Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality rubber & plastic products. This role involves managing production, maintenance, quality assurance, inventory, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and supervise daily manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and cost targets.
  • Lead and develop production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, scrap rates, and on-time delivery
  • Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee raw material inventory, production planning, product cost maintenance for quoting and finished goods management.
  • Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Develop and manage plant budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, sales, and supply chain teams to optimize production.
  • Conduct employee performance evaluations, training, and workforce development.
  • Ensure customer specifications and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • 7–10 years of manufacturing experience, including 3–5 years in a plant management or supervisory role.
  • Experience in rubber & plastic manufacturing, compounding, extrusion, molding, calendaring,
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Required Skills
  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Team leadership and employee development
  • Budget and cost management
  • Process improvement and Lean methodologies
  • Quality assurance and root cause analysis
  • Maintenance planning
  • Safety and environmental compliance
  • Inventory and supply chain management
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Production output and schedule adherence
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Scrap and waste reduction
  • Product quality and customer complaints
  • Equipment uptime and maintenance compliance
  • Safety performance (incident rate)
  • Labor productivity
  • Manufacturing cost per unit
Working Conditions
  • Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, heat, noise, and rubber & plastic processing materials.
  • May require extended hours, weekends, or on-call support during production demands or equipment emergencies.
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays
  • Disability Insurance
  • FSA
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