Manufacturing Manager

Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has been a proudly owner-operated leader in American-made innovation and quality. With over 100 presses across our four state-of-the-art facilities in MA, CT, PA, and IN, we’re committed to strengthening U.S manufacturing by delivering exceptional production, employment, and economic opportunities nationwide. 

Join us at PMM, where tradition meets innovation, and community and customer service are one and the same.

• Position: Manufacturing Manager (Plastic Injection Molding)
• Location: Berlin, CT (on-site)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (based on business needs)
• Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 (Dependent on Experience)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Manager (Plastic Injection Molding)  is responsible for developing, reviewing, and optimizing manufacturing  processes to improve quality, increase yields, reduce cycle times, and  ensure production schedules are met efficiently and profitably.

Essential Functions:

• Optimizing personnel, materials and equipment to meet customer production goals and schedules
• Assisting team on the floor with technical duties (setting / processing a tool, light maintenance, etc.)
• Meeting goals for On-Time-Delivery, Quality, and Efficiency while staying on budget
• Reviewing processes to ensure superior quality and making any adjustments or corrective actions
• Acting as an effective coach providing hands-on instruction, training and timely performance feedback
• Identifying key areas of improvement and developing plans to implement effective changes
• Meeting with customers and providing feedback and updates on the progress of projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on technical experience within plastic injection molding
• Experience managing multiple shifts and running 30+ machines
• Ability to lead a team and provide on the job training
• Knowledge of ERP systems (IQMS preferred)
• Successful history of meeting budgets and goals (OTD, quality, efficiency)
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company Benefits:

• Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible!
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided group life insurance and AD&D
• Company provided short-term disability coverage
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Employee Referral Bonuses

PMM  is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified  applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to  race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,  national origin, protected veteran status or disability.