Production Manager

As Production Manager, you are responsible for successful department operations, which includes production, maintenance, safety and quality. As department leader with a span of control of 300+ associates, you drive production excellence, continuous improvement, individual and team performance, and overall employee engagement.  In this role, you will play an integral role in upholding Plastipak’s standards of excellence and helping exceed customer expectations.You WillLead the Department to ensure efficient and high-quality production operations, including cross-functional achievement of cost, delivery, quality, safety and reliability goals. Develop and execute plans for optimized use of materials, machines and manpower.Prepare the department budget and maintain adherence, while managing production cost and product quality.Manage direct reports, assuring positive performance management, training and professional development, communications, recognition and a Safety First Culture.   Additionally, assure direct reports have the skills and support needed to be effective leaders and people managers.Champion TPM while driving a culture of continuous improvement.You Have:Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for an Engineering or Industrial Technology discipline.Minimum of ten (10) years of production leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least five (5) years in a leadership/management role. Plastics industry experience strongly preferred.Ability to develop and operate effectively within established budgets.Proven success creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment.Excellent leadership and management capabilities, with a solid track record of building high-performing teams and building relationships with all levels of employees.Superlative safety and reliability records.As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Pet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

Created: 2025-12-30