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Operations Manager
Markdom Plastics
Position Summary
Markdom Plastics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in an automotive plastics environment. This position is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while developing a strong, accountable team.
The Operations Manager will oversee production across shifts and work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Human Resources to ensure reliable execution. The role will also support new equipment and product launches, establish consistent operating practices, and build the team's capabilities as operations grow.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations
- Lead daily injection molding and assembly operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Align staffing, equipment availability, materials, and production capacity with operating priorities.
- Establish clear performance expectations for supervisors and production teams across all shifts.
- Monitor downtime, scrap, labor efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); lead corrective actions when results fall below targets.
- Coordinate production readiness for new equipment, tooling, products, and process changes.
Safety and Quality
- Promote a safety-first culture through consistent expectations, employee engagement, and timely resolution of hazards.
- Ensure employees follow established operating procedures, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
- Partner with Quality and Engineering to address defects, customer concerns, and recurring process issues.
- Support root cause analysis and verify that corrective actions are effective and sustained.
- Maintain an organized production environment through 5S, visual management, and standard work.
Team Leadership and Development
- Coach and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and hourly employees.
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Human Resources on staffing, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations.
- Develop cross-training plans and strengthen leadership coverage across shifts.
- Conduct regular operating reviews and ensure clear communication during shift transitions.
Continuous Improvement and Cost Management
- Lead improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve process consistency, and increase productivity.
- Use Lean manufacturing methods and structured problem-solving to address operational constraints.
- Manage labor utilization, overtime, scrap, and other controllable operating costs.
- Support operating budgets, capacity planning, and capital investment proposals.
- Partner with Maintenance to prioritize equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for supervisors and production teams.
- Experience in injection molding, plastics manufacturing, or automotive component production strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading operations across multiple shifts and improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Working knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, automation, assembly, and manufacturing process controls.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, standard work, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to interpret production data, identify priorities, and drive timely corrective action.
- Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP or production reporting systems.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- Experience supporting facility growth, equipment installation, or new product launches preferred.
Work Environment
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring regular presence on the manufacturing floor and flexibility to support multiple shifts, production priorities, and launch activities.
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by safe operations, consistent product quality, on-time delivery, improved productivity, controlled operating costs, and the development of a capable and engaged manufacturing team.
Company Description
Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.
Company Description Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.
