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BRC Rubber and Plastics Inc.

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Production Supervisors

Bluffton, IN · On-site

Company Description 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 ...

BRC Rubber and Plastics Inc.

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Production Scheduler

Hartford City, IN · On-site

Company Description 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 ...

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BRC Rubber and Plastics Inc.

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Production Scheduler

Hartford City, IN · On-site

Company Description 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 ...

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Quality Manager Automotive

Bluffton, IN · On-site

BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.

BRC Rubber and Plastics Inc.

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Quality Manager Automotive

Bluffton, IN · On-site

BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.

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Industrial Service Electrician

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.

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Maintenance Technician

Hartford City, IN · On-site

$20 - $45/hr

Do you want to maintain advanced manufacturing equipment--like high-tonnage processing presses, plastic or rubber injection presses, compounding equipment, and automated assembly equipment--in a ...

NorthWest Rubber

Plant Manager

Houston, TX

Experience in rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing sectors is an asset, along with familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies. * Ability to travel ...

NorthWest Rubber

Plant Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Experience in rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing sectors is an asset, along with familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies. * Ability to travel ...

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How much do rubber plastics jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for rubber plastics in the United States is $16.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rubber Plastics vs Plastic Fabricators?

AspectRubber PlasticsPlastic Fabricators
Required CertificationsManufacturing certifications, safety trainingManufacturing certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentFactories, production plantsFactories, production plants
Industry UsageRubber and plastics manufacturingPlastic product manufacturing
Common TasksProcessing rubber and plastics, moldingCutting, assembling, welding plastic parts

Rubber Plastics and Plastic Fabricators both work in manufacturing environments and require similar certifications. However, Rubber Plastics specialists focus on processing rubber and plastics materials, while Plastic Fabricators primarily handle cutting and assembling plastic components. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit within the plastics industry.

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Infographic showing various Rubber Plastics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,293 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Manufacturing Plant Manager of Rubber & Plastics

Philpott Solutions

Aurora, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

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