Production Manager - Plastics Industry Required

Mauser Packaging Solutions · Indianapolis

As of May 2026, our Indianapolis plant is now fully-climate controlled to ensure a comfortable working environment year-round.

The Production Manager is responsible for all plant manufacturing. This position leads or interacts with shift supervisors, operators, engineers, management, maintenance, and customers.

This position must know Blow Mold tooling, efficient manufacturing techniques, production scheduling, safety and housekeeping, and maintenance requirements.

Provide ongoing support to plant injection/blow molding operations to insure quality and delivery performance for the plant.
Ensures daily adherence to defined procedures and instructions for all food product safety element.
Refine existing product lines and processes.
Investigate and implement advances in tooling, molds and equipment.
Evaluate and implement material advances.
Assist in new product specifications and product refinements.
Assist in new product testing.
Resource for mold and equipment repairs.
Lead the Plant safety program .
Provide creative leadership in improving operating efficiencies.
Provide counseling, leadership and direction to the Production (Shift) Supervisors on employee issues and corrective action.
Interview and select new production employees.
Provide direction daily on production schedules, machine status, unscheduled down times and the efficient utilization of manpower.
Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.
Communicate effectively with other departments and shifts

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum 5 years experience in a related position in the injection/blow molding industry, with a preferred background in packaging manufacturing. Strong leadership and communication skills. BS degree in Manufacturing Technology (or equivalent industry experience) preferred. The position requires progressive knowledge of the injection/blow molding process, molding equipment and mold tooling.

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

This position provides operations leadership to the Blow Mold manufacturing at various Mauser manufacturing plants. This position is essential to ensure the production of quality products on a timely basis for our customers. The Production Manager creates and implements systems to improve the efficiency of all production shifts and provides technical and supervisory support to Production (Shift) Supervisors and Hourly employees. The Production Manager is responsible to ensure that scheduling, safety, maintenance, quality and other areas are maintained for the efficient operations of the facility. The Production Manager determines the employment status, i.e., recruiting, selecting, and hiring of the workforce.

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