Director of Operations / Plant Manager at Alliance Precision Plastics – Spindale, North Carolina

The Director of Operations / Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a 20 machine, 80 person injection molding facility. This role ensures that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and at the highest quality standards. The Director of Operations/Plant Manager will lead teams across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics while driving continuous improvement, cost control, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and manage all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality control, supply chain, and safety.
2. Ensure daily production goals are met regarding quantity, quality, safety, and cost.
3. Coach, mentor, and develop personnel for the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality departments
4. Develop and manage plant budgets, cost controls, and performance metrics.
5. Plan and provide for needed resources (Personnel, Equipment, etc) to meet customer demands
6. Responsible through Quality for internal and external certifications (ISO, customer compliance issues)
7. Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes, particularly injection molding operations.
8. Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
9. Ensure compliance with all company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
10. Collaborate with Corporate facilities and staff regarding engineering, tooling, and supply chain issues
11. Coordinate with planning and logistics to meet customer delivery timelines.
12. Drive preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve machine reliability.
13. Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technology as needed.
14. Report on KPIs including OEE, scrap rates, downtime, and production efficiency.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or related field (preferred) or relevant experience
2. 7+ years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a plant or operations management role.
3. Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
4. Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software (IQMS preferred)
5. Proven leadership, team building, and communication skills.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Knowledge of lean manufacturing, ISO/QMS standards, and OSHA regulations.

Other Qualifications:

Travel: up to 10%