Production Manager
- Terre Haute, IN, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing plant operations experience, preferably in a facility with 70–100 or more employees.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Make an Impact with Revolution!
Revolution is seeking a motivated, hands-on Night Shift Production Manager to lead reprocessing operations at our Terre Haute, IN facility. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to build high-performing teams, develop supervisors, improve production efficiency, and drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing practices.
In this key leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance while supporting Revolution's commitment to sustainability. Help turn used plastics into high-quality recycled materials, reduce waste, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing people and improving operations, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by enforcing company policies, safety programs, and 5S workplace initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to production supervisors and shift teams to ensure efficient, consistent operations.
• Drive plant performance to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency goals.
• Manage staffing, labor resources, and production schedules to meet operational demands and customer requirements.
• Oversee employee performance, training, and development to build a skilled, accountable, and high-performing team.
• Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to improve product quality, maximize equipment throughput, and minimize downtime.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges, implement corrective actions, and drive measurable improvements in production performance.
• Communicate production results, operational priorities, and key challenges effectively to plant leadership and management.
• Collaborate with Scheduling, Human Resources, Logistics, Maintenance, and Engineering to support production goals and resolve operational issues.
Qualifications
• Associate degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience required; bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing plant operations experience, preferably in a facility with 70–100 or more employees.
• 5–10 years of operations management experience in plastics extrusion, recycling, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing production supervisors, developing employees, and driving team performance.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, and production optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S practices, and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, production reporting, and business communication; ERP system experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
ABOUT REVOLUTION
It’s time to redefine possible. At Revolution, we exist to empower businesses and consumers to contribute to a better future through sustainable loop plastic solutions. Our unique, circular approach results in sustainable products and services that effectively meet the needs of businesses today, while helping prepare them for tomorrow. And we’re just getting started. Learn more at revolutioncompany.com
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Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Troubleshoot
- Manufacturing processes
- Lean manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Scheduling
- Logistics
- Operations management
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Reporting
- ERP