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About Opportunity
This plastic compounder of engineering-grade thermoplastics is seeking a qualified plant/manufacturing manager to be responsible for leading operations and this plastic compound facility located near Akron, OH
The Role You’ll Play
- Lead daily plant operations across extrusion, blending, and drying
- Reduce downtime, scrap, and inefficiencies while improving throughput
- Mentor and manage a frontline production team; build accountability and structure
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, customer service, and scheduling
- Ensure quality, safety, and process compliance under ISO 9001:2015
- Actively shape plant culture and performance standards
Hiring Criteria
- Expertise in plastics compounding or extrusion operations preferred
- 5–10+ years’ experience in plastics manufacturing or related
- Working knowledge of extrusion equipment and plastic compounding preferred
- BS in related field or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
- Proven leadership in hiring, coaching, and developing plant floor teams
- Familiar with ISO, lean practices, and improving production metrics like pounds/hour, downtime, and scrap
What’s in It for You?
- Serve in crucial leadership role for the company
- Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, Benefits
- Ability to play key role in future company growth
- Onsite role in a stable, family-oriented environment with entrepreneurial energy