Production Manager

Job description:

Production Manager – Polymer Extrusions

Location: North Central Florida

Compensation: $100,000 range, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations in a polymer extrusion manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing production performance, driving efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and supporting a safe, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily extrusion production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery goals.


• Lead and develop production supervisors, operators, and support staff.


• Monitor KPIs including throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.


• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.


• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.


• Drive training, accountability, and standard work across the production floor.


• Support process optimization for polymer extrusion equipment, tooling, and line performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in plastics, polymer, or extrusion environments.


• Strong understanding of extrusion processes, production scheduling, and plant operations.


• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.


• Solid problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.


• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization preferred.


• Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the $100K range


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Opportunity to lead in a growing manufacturing environment


• Chance to make a direct impact on production performance and team success