Job Description

Storm Search is conducting a DIRECT HIRE search for a Value Stream Production Manager position in Watertown, CT.

What's in it for you??

• Day shift with flexible schedule
• Salary based on experience up to $130,000 + annual bonus up to 10%
• Great growth potential within a global manufacturing company!

We are seeking an experienced Operations/Production Manager to lead high-volume injection molding and manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for driving production performance, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development while ensuring world-class safety, quality, and delivery performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operations leader with experience in injection molding, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and leading large production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily operations within a high-volume injection molding and manufacturing environment
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across the value stream
• Manage production schedules, capacity planning, staffing, and machine priorities to meet customer demand
• Lead and develop operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and cross-functional teams
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and execute cost reduction projects and eliminate non-value-added activities
• Improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, and overall manufacturing performance
• Establish KPIs and utilize metrics to drive data-based decision making
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and PDCA problem-solving activities
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, and capital improvement projects
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to achieve plant objectives
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Create business cases and identify future investment opportunities to improve operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience in injection molding operations
• Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives

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