Manufacturing Manager

Company: System One
Location: Latrobe
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

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As the Manufacturing Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership and executive oversight to our manufacturing division, reporting directly to the Director of Operations. In this senior leadership position, you'll manage a workforce of 300 employees while driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across all plastics manufacturing functions.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational objectives and market demands
Lead a multi-tiered management team to achieve exceptional productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction metrics
Establish and maintain robust quality control systems and operational standards across multiple production lines
Drive significant cost optimization initiatives while maintaining the highest quality standards
Oversee capital expenditure planning and implementation of new manufacturing technologies
Build and nurture strategic relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry partners
Spearhead continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
Develop and implement succession planning and leadership development programs for your extensive team
Collaborate with executive leadership to align manufacturing capabilities with business growth objectives



Qualifications:

Rotating shift pattern (2-2-3) with 12-hour shifts
Proven track record managing large-scale manufacturing operations (200+ employees)
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management; MBA preferred
Minimum 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in plastics industry
Advanced knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes and technologies
Strategic planning and P&L management expertise
Excellence in developing high-performing teams and mentoring future leaders

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