Plastics Operations Manager

Lead a Growing Plastics Manufacturing Operation and Drive Operational Excellence!At Klein Tools were looking for an experienced Plastics Operations Manager to lead a critical manufacturing operation and help drive the future of our plastics business. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a multi-shift 24/7 manufacturing environment with approximately 100 employees and responsibility for safety quality delivery reliability and youre a strategic manufacturing leader with plastics experience who thrives on building high-performing teams improving processes and delivering results wed like to hear from you!Why Klein ToolsOpportunity to lead a growing plastics manufacturing operationMake a direct impact on safety quality productivity and profitabilityPartner with Engineering and Product Development on new product launchesInfluence plant strategy and continuous improvement initiativesDevelop and mentor future manufacturing leadersJoin a company with a reputation for quality innovation and operational excellenceWhat Youll DoAs the Plastics Operations Manager youll provide leadership across multiple departments while driving operational performance employee engagement and continuous Responsibilities Champion a culture of Zero Injuries and ensure all safety standards and loss prevention initiatives are consistently met. Lead plastics manufacturing operations to ensure products meet or exceed Klein Tools quality expectations while minimizing scrap and rework. Drive production efficiency by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks improving throughput and achieving fill-rate and customer service objectives. Oversee equipment maintenance and asset reliability programs to maximize uptime efficiency and equipment life. Develop and implement strategies that support long-term operational excellence and sustainable growth. Foster a highly engaged workforce through leadership coaching employee development and a safe organized work environment. Build and maintain succession plans for salaried leaders and key hourly team members to ensure organizational continuity. Partner with supervisors to develop annual budgets labor standards staffing plans and cost-control initiatives. Collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams to successfully launch new products and support business growth. Lead hiring employee development performance management succession planning and other workforce initiatives in partnership with Human Resources. Drive a culture of continuous improvement accountability and operational excellence throughout the Were Looking ForRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Operations Engineering Business Manufacturing or a related field5 years of leadership experience in plastics manufacturing operations3 years of plastics manufacturing experience3 years of supervisory or management experienceExperience leading multi-shift manufacturing teamsStrong understanding of manufacturing metrics production planning quality systems and continuous improvementProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint)Preferred QualificationsMasters degree in a related fieldGreenfield startup or facility expansion experienceExperience leading large-scale plastics manufacturing operationsLean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Operational Excellence experienceLeadership AttributesProven ability to lead coach and develop teamsStrong financial and business acumenExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsEffective conflict resolution and negotiation abilitiesStrong organizational and decision-making capabilitiesResults-driven mindset with a focus on safety quality service and profitability