Production Manager - Plastics Extrusion

Help launch and run a brand-new plant for an established electrical products manufacturer in southwest Arkansas - build the team, set the culture, and grow with the site.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Travis BergwallAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per yearA bit about us:We're an established U.S. manufacturer of electrical products used in residential, commercial and utility construction. We're ramping up a brand-new, fully equipped plant in southwest Arkansas (Nashville area, about an hour from Texarkana) and are building the leadership team now.Why join us?

• $90,000-$115,000 base depending on experience, plus annual bonus
• Full medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off
• Relocation assistance available for the right person
• Ground-floor opportunity: help build the team, processes and culture at a new site backed by a stable, growing company
• Low cost of living with a real path to Plant Manager

Job DetailsWe're hiring a Production Manager to own day-to-day manufacturing at our new plant, including PVC extrusion and molding operations.What you'll do:

• Lead all production shifts through supervisors and leads; hire, train and develop the team as the plant ramps up
• Own safety, quality, output and cost targets (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, on-time delivery)
• Set up and standardize production processes, work instructions and shift reporting
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering and supply chain to hit startup milestones and solve problems fast
• Drive continuous improvement and lean practices (5S, standard work, root cause and corrective action)
• Manage production scheduling, staffing plans and the department budget
• Build a strong, accountable safety culture from day one

What you need:

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, including 2+ years managing supervisors or multiple shifts
• Plastics experience strongly preferred: PVC/pipe/profile extrusion or injection molding
• Plant startup, expansion or new line launch experience is a big plus
• Track record improving OEE, scrap and safety metrics
• Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and Excel-based reporting
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Willing to live in or relocate to southwest Arkansas

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