Production Manager
American Plastics, LLC · Jefferson City, MO
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at American Plastics, LLC (industrial) in Jefferson City, MO.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Injection molding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live production postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 10+)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 60%
- ✓ Lean 47%
- EHS / safety 47%
- ✓ Tooling 27%
- FDA / GMP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Requirements
- ✓Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management, or related field
- ✓Minimum 5 years related experience; Plastic Injection knowledge is a MUST.
- ✓Hybrid Candidate – Willing to roll up sleeves and be on the floor as well as office management.
- ✓Production Management Experience – 5 years minimum
- ✓Not a desk job – Looking for someone to be on the floor with a “roll up your sleeves and get the job done mindset.”
- ✓Must be a team player with strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written, and interact with people.
- ✓Demonstrated proficiency with PC software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); ability to learn/use ERP system (AS400 experience is highly preferred).
- ✓Minimum travel required.
If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.
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Description
American Plastics, a private equity-backed leading injection molded plastics manufacturer specializing in Retail Storage, Janitorial, Food Service and Cleaning products is looking for a Production Manager for our Jefferson City, MO facility. The Production Manager is responsible for directing a team of production supervisors, production staff, and support staff, totaling approximately production personnel.
The Production Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant including leading a zero-injury work culture, production functions, driving continuous improvement, plant organization, housekeeping and other duties as required. The production Manager must have a strong understanding of the injection molding process and TPS systems. In addition, the production work order process and be able to generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
- •Implement Lean Manufacturing Standards and Improvement Opportunities
- •Continuous Improvement and scrap analysis to include reduction.
- •Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
- •Perform mold changes and new mold startups.
- •Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
- •Scheduling of weekly production and tooling changeovers
- •Lead and develop process technicians, supervisors, and mold setters.
- •Troubleshoot equipment/process problems.
- •Issue work assignments and ensure orders are started, paused, and stopped properly.
- •Implement and maintain 6S standards in support of ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
- •Work with other department leaders to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all employees.
- •Daily scheduling of all manufacturing equipment, machine capacity and balancing the dates customers require their material to be shipped.
- •Plans, develops, and implements organization policies and goals to insure alignment with facility and corporate goals, objectives, and initiatives.
- •Perform other duties and