Manufacturing Manager in Brooklyn Park, MN

Now Hiring: Manufacturing Manager - Plastic Injection Molding

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Pay: $97,900.00 - $122,400.00 per year, depending on experience

Shift: requires flexibility and a willingness to modify hours on occasion to communicate with all teams.

CORE SHIFT IS 6TH SHIFT - BUT OVERSEES 4 SHIFTS WHEN NEEDED

6th Shift: 6:00am - 6 pm Monday- Wednesday and every other Sunday

7th shift : 6:00pm - 6 am Monday- Wednesday and every other Sunday

8th shift : 6:00am - 6 pm Thursday-Saturday and every other Sunday

9th shift : 6:00pm - 6 am Thursday- Saturday and every other Sunday

Employment Type: Direct Hire

About this Opportunity:
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plastic injection molding production, ensuring that business objectives are met through strong leadership, continuous improvement, and a culture of teamwork and accountability. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency, optimize processes, and maintain compliance with ISO and medical device requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead, develop, and mentor Production Supervisors and leads, to build a high-performing production team

• Ensure operations meet or exceed customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and company objectives

• Coordinate scheduling and resource planning to meet delivery expectations in a high-volume, multi-shift production environment

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and preserves the well-being of all employees

• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

• Provide high level project management support for capital equipment projects, process improvements, and system enhancements for operations

• Engage with customers and suppliers to build and maintain business relationships

• Ensure compliance with company Quality Systems, ISO standards, and medical device manufacturing requirements

What makes you a great fit:

• Associate’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in molding or plastics manufacturing

• Experience in lean manufacturing, process management, and statistical process control (SPC).

• Proficiency in manufacturing scheduling, capacity planning, and MRP systems.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production layout, and process optimization.

• Ability to lead teams, drive performance, and achieve short- and long-term business results.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize, and multitask

Desirable Criteria:

• Injection molding experience, particularly in the medical device or cleanroom manufacturing industry

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field

• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing operation

• Supervisory experience in a regulated environment

• Continuing education in lean principles, operational excellence, or leadership development

Why work with our client?

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all employees. 20+hours: medical benefit package includes comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 30+ hours: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

Submit your resume today!

How to apply for this position:

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