Production Manager | High-Volume Injection Molding

apartmentMichael Page placeItasca calendar_month5/7/26

About Our Client

My client is a leading global manufacturer of plastic packaging products with a long‑standing reputation for exceptional quality and customer service. They are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to support one of their rapidly growing Chicagoland facilities.

This is an opportunity to join a company with over 100 years of proven success that continues to grow today.

Job Description

Lead day-to-day production operations across multiple shifts in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Ensure production schedules meet customer demand, service level commitments, and inventory requirements.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Materials teams to maximize equipment uptime and throughput.
Track, analyze, and improve key performance indicators such as OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and output.
Directly manage Production Supervisors and ensure strong, consistent leadership across all shifts.
Coach and develop supervisors to drive accountability, performance, and employee engagement.
Partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
Promote a disciplined, positive, and results-driven culture on the production floor.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality, or operational issues.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Proven experience managing production supervisors and large hourly workforces.
Strong financial and analytical skills, including labor forecasting, payroll oversight, and cost control.
Experience operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
ERP/MRP system experience
Injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background.

What's on Offer

Base salary $120,000 - $145,000 depending on level of experience.
3 Weeks PTO.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
401k with employer match.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

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