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The Blow Molder Manager supervises day-to-day operations of three Bekum blow molding machines, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining product quality and equipment efficiency. This role involves hands-on support, team oversight, scheduling, troubleshooting, and coordination with maintenance and quality teams.
Responsibilities
Supervises blow molding operators and packers to meet daily production goals Trains and develop people Monitors machine performance and performs basic troubleshooting Leads and participates in problem-solving to improve efficiency and reliability Coordinates with maintenance for preventive and corrective maintenance Addresses employee relations across two production shifts Coaches, trains, hires and disciplines employees Ensures safety procedures and quality standards are followed Manages work orders for equipment modifications and maintenance tasks Oversees shift schedules, breaks, and labor coverage Reviews KPIs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) to improve plant operations, OEE and maintenance problem resolution Engages employees in problem resolution using Lean Manufacturing techniques Checks production output against specifications and resolves quality concerns Trains operators and packers on proper procedures and safe machine operation Works with leadership to improve efficiency and reduce downtime Supports continuous improvement initiatives in processes and training Tracks production metrics and suggests changes for better performance Assists in planning staffing needs based on forecasted production Collaborates with inventory and planning teams to meet production schedules Monitors and reviews maintenance budget monthly Prepares and implements annual budget Assists in recruitment of maintenance personnel Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in blow molding or plastic manufacturing Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams Experience with Bekum shuttle blow molding machines strongly preferred Strong understanding of safety, quality control, and production metrics Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing Industries
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Supervises blow molding operators and packers to meet daily production goals Trains and develop people Monitors machine performance and performs basic troubleshooting Leads and participates in problem-solving to improve efficiency and reliability Coordinates with maintenance for preventive and corrective maintenance Addresses employee relations across two production shifts Coaches, trains, hires and disciplines employees Ensures safety procedures and quality standards are followed Manages work orders for equipment modifications and maintenance tasks Oversees shift schedules, breaks, and labor coverage Reviews KPIs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) to improve plant operations, OEE and maintenance problem resolution Engages employees in problem resolution using Lean Manufacturing techniques Checks production output against specifications and resolves quality concerns Trains operators and packers on proper procedures and safe machine operation Works with leadership to improve efficiency and reduce downtime Supports continuous improvement initiatives in processes and training Tracks production metrics and suggests changes for better performance Assists in planning staffing needs based on forecasted production Collaborates with inventory and planning teams to meet production schedules Monitors and reviews maintenance budget monthly Prepares and implements annual budget Assists in recruitment of maintenance personnel Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in blow molding or plastic manufacturing Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams Experience with Bekum shuttle blow molding machines strongly preferred Strong understanding of safety, quality control, and production metrics Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing Industries
Plastics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Simply Driven Executive Search by 2x. Get notified about new Operations Manager jobs in
Greater Indianapolis .
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