Manager Production Injection Molding

Gerresheimer

  • Peachtree City, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Company DescriptionGerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry.https://www.gerresheimer.com/Job DescriptionThe Manager of Production Injection Molding leads daily operations in injection molding to ensure efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include full personnel management (evaluations, development, discipline, training), workforce planning (vacations, staffing adjustments), and maintaining smooth production with authority to take corrective action. The role oversees onboarding, compliance with safety/operational training, and audit readiness. Key tasks include daily KPI reporting (output, performance, scrap), scheduling service/maintenance, supporting personnel and CAPEX planning, resolving complaints/deviations, driving projects (e.g., CNQ, KT), and collaborating with production, technical service, customer service, leadership, HR, and works council.QualificationsAssociate's or technical degree in a trade/engineering field; additional certifications or training (e.g., Technician, Master, or equivalent) strongly preferred.At least 5+ years of production management experience, including direct people leadership.Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and value chain management, with specific expertise in injection molding and assembly.Demonstrated success leading teams in a production environment, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.Leadership & Interpersonal SkillsMotivated leader with a hands-on, accountable approach.Strong communicator with the ability to build trust and foster teamwork.Resilient, adaptable, and confident under pressure.Entrepreneurial thinker with a problem-solving mindset.Technical & Methodological SkillsKnowledge of situational leadership methods and effective management styles.Skilled in facilitation, conflict resolution, and change management.Familiarity with risk and quality tools such as Kepner-Tregoe (KT), FMEA, Ishikawa, Lean, and continuous improvement (KVP).
  • Process development and DoE according to Gx process finding techniques
  • Statistical analysis of DoE`s incl. creation of result report
  • Master Molder II (decoupled molding)
Skilled in workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.Proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as MES and ERP systems.
  • Execution of initial functional testing of injection molds
  • Development of injection molding processes with help of scientific techniques
  • Preparation, execution and analysis of experimental designs (DOE)
  • Accurate documentation of the complete processing phase
Execution of final qualification runs in production environment (clean room)Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Additional InformationKPIs include: absenteeism, workplace safety, 5S compliance, and productivity.Authority defined by Gerresheimer's qualification matrix.Core objective: to ensure efficient and effective production performance within injection moulding while driving continuous improvement.All information will be handled confidentially according to EEO guidelines.

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