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Manufacturing Manager

4/8/2026

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for optimizing production processes to improve quality, yields, and efficiency while meeting customer schedules. They also provide hands-on technical instruction, team leadership, and performance feedback to ensure operational goals are met.

Salary

80000 - 90000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has produced innovative multi-material and highly technical products. Our experienced engineers and associates work with scientifically efficient systems and technologies to exceed our customers’ expectations. We are proud to offer a complete array of products from development to completion that have been molded to fit our customers' project and product requirements. Plastic Molding Manufacturing strives to provide the United States of America with local manufacturing solutions. The company is headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts and operates 3 additional facilities in Berlin, CT, Lancaster, PA, and South Bend, IN. PMM offers customers with 120 injection molding machines ranging from 24 to 650 tons, 5 Two-Shot and an ISO Class 8 Certified Cleanroom. Serving all markets, we manufacture with all types of thermoplastics while also having experience in over-molding, insert-molding, two-shot molding, numerous secondary services, sub-assemblies, assemblies and final packaging. To find out how we can help you or for more information, call (978) 567-1000, email sales@plasticmoldingmfg.com or visit http://www.plasticmoldingmfg.com
About the Role

Description

Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has been an owner-operated leader in American-made innovation and quality. We focus on plastics molding development, thin and thick wall molding, tight tolerance molding, part joining and assembly. We proudly serve a number of markets including Industrial, Medical, Electronics, Defense, Transportation and Consumer. 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

Requirements

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

  

Note:

  • This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee      may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs      of the organization.
  • Pre-employment background checks are required for all applicants who      accept an offer. Offers are contingent upon a report which is acceptable      to the company.
  • The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all      employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,      religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,      age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as      a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local      laws.
Key Skills
Plastic injection moldingManufacturing managementProcess optimizationTeam leadershipTechnical trainingERP systemsIQMSBudget managementQuality controlProduction schedulingTool settingEquipment maintenanceMultitaskingCommunication skillsYield improvementCycle time reduction
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineering
Benefits
Paid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401(k) with company matchGroup life insuranceAD&D insuranceShort-term disability coverageLong-term disability coverageEmployee Referral Bonuses
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