Production Manager

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to Kreate the future together .

Kreate in Lima is seeking a Production Manager with proven success in injection molding to lead our production team and optimize efficiencies. The Production Manager will take direct responsibility for shift leadership and KPI’s and foster a positive work environment.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Ensure production standards are met and communicate KPI’s.
• Coordinate daily production activities and resources to ensure operations metrics are achieved.
• Comprehend the regulatory environment and company policies, and ensure production systems, documentation, and processes are in compliance at all times.
• Develop personal knowledge of equipment and manufacturing systems to provide a highly competent technical resource for all shifts.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve and/or troubleshoot production related issues.
• Build technical competencies within all production shifts by sharing knowledge, coaching, and providing ongoing trainings.
• Ensure all shifts implement and utilize solutions and technologies in support of improved safety, quality, continuous improvement, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Develop all shift teams and build an effective operating culture by setting clear expectations, providing on going coaching, and assessing employee performance.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of production records.
• Remove waste and constraints from the production processes to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity.
• Be available and on call as needed as a resource to the operation during all operating hours.
• Foster a safety-first work environment.
• Ensure all safety and incident reports are completed and communicated in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a process technician in injection molding.
• Experience training, directing, and coordinating the activities of others in a manufacturing environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed organizational and time management skills.
• Database entry and reporting experience.
• History of innovation, initiative, self-improvement, and leadership by example.
• Strong analytical and computer system skills.

Company Details

• Location: 3765 St. Johns Road, Lima, OH 45806
• This position will report to the company Plant Manager.

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.