Injection Molding Operations Manager

What You'll Do: Lead all injection molding operations across a three-shift manufacturing environment. Drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance. Manage production and technical teams while developing leadership across the organization. Optimize capacity, equipment utilization, mold changeovers, and production planning. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, and Lean Manufacturing. Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance to support operational excellence and new product launches. Support capital projects, automation initiatives, and equipment upgrades.

What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or related technical field. Strong injection molding process knowledge, troubleshooting, and process development experience. Understanding of thermoplastic materials, tooling, and design for manufacturability. Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, ERP, and MES systems. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Why Hayward? This is an opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation for an industry-leading global company while influencing operational strategy, continuous improvement, and team development.