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North West Rubber

Plant Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

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

W3Global Inc.

Rubber Compounding Chemist

Barberton, OH

$75K - $80K/yr

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Rubber Compounding Chemist (Plastic or Rubber) Type: Full Time - Onsite Remote: No * The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience as a formulation/production chemist in a rubber or ...

MOLDED RUBBER & PLASTIC LLC

Project Engineer - Plastics

Butler, WI · On-site

$105K - $130K/yr

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Description: Project Engineer - Plastics All candidates must take a culture index at to be ... High-Consistency Rubber, Gum Silicone, and/or Liquid Silicone molding experience * Thermoplastic ...

Terry Young & Associates

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Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

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The hiring manager is looking for 7-15 years of experience within a rubber, plastics or extrusion manufacturing environment including equipment installation and line extension experience. Must have a ...

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FlexTek

Lab Technician - Manufacturing (3842)

Humble, TX · On-site

$50K/yr

The position is heavily focused on the physical and mechanical testing of rubber, elastomers, plastics/PTFE, O-rings, and engineered components . The organization is expanding its capabilities within ...

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Terry Young & Associates

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Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

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... Rubber, Extrusion or Plastics experience) on behalf of a Manufacturer of Building Products used for commercial facilities with over $1 Billion in sales. This role will be located at a plant location ...

Terry Young & Associates

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Sr Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

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The hiring manager is looking for 7-15 years of experience within a rubber, plastics or extrusion manufacturing environment including equipment installation and line extension experience. Must have a ...

System One

Product Development Technician

Mentor, OH · On-site

$28/hr

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A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or ...

System One

Product Development Technician

Mentor, OH · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or ...

System One

Product Development Technician

Mentor, OH · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or ...

System One

Lab Technician

Mentor, OH · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry OR ...

System One

Lab Technician

Mentor, OH · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry OR ...

System One

Lab Technician

Mentor, OH · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry OR ...

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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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Plant Manager

North West Rubber

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada. For 

over 50 years, North West Rubber has been a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber flooring 

solutions throughout North America and globally. Now present in over 50 countries, NWR has 

expanded its manufacturing and sales and marketing leadership across multiple industry sectors 

including Ice Rink, Sports Complex, Recreational Farming, Playground, Industrial, Trailer, Home 

Fitness, Truck & Trailer, Equine, Beef and Dairy. 


Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. We 

own and operate manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in 

the USA (Texas), and in China.  


We are actively recruiting for a Plant Manager for our Houston, Texas facility.   


Key Responsibilities:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe manufacturing of high-quality recycled rubber products in an efficient, productive and cost effective manner while being highly customer service oriented internally and externally. The Plant Manager also provides leadership, coaching and development to his/her direct reports (Production, Maintenance & Administration) to promote the NWR core values and support the achievement of the company objectives. The Plant Manager plays a key role in defining and exemplifying the performance culture of the plant and inspiring all plant employees in the achievement of greater results.


Key Result Areas:

  1. Safety: Achieve a 0 Lost Time Incident rate, improve safety culture, and reduce risk score
  2. Quality: Achieve > 94% 1st grade mat quality
  3. Service: Achieve > 98% On-time shipments and > 98% Complete shipments and <7 days to ready
  4. Plant Performance: Achieve the annually budgeted volume and productivity targets and develop an actionable list of throughput, productivity, and efficiency improvement initiatives to show measurable continuous improvements.
  5. Cost: Achieve budgeted cost per unit targets and identify an actionable list of initiatives to reduce cost per units.
  6. People: Hire required Production, Maintenance and Administration staff to achieve plant performance. Ensure that all employees receive proper onboarding support and ongoing performance reviews with emphasis on demonstration of the NWR core values, and individual productivity and attendance. Achieve annual Turnover rate of < 20% and Absenteeism Level of < 3.5%.


Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Minimum of 8 years in plant or manufacturing operations management, combined with at least 3 years of maintenance experience either as Maintenance Manager or as an individual contributor
  • Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, process) required 
  • Demonstrated capability in leading teams, performance management, and building an inclusive, safety-focused workplace culture.
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards, quality control practices, and regulatory compliance within an industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to use data analysis to track, monitor and improve operational performance. 
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.  
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Experience in rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing sectors is an asset, along with familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to travel internationally is required


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