Production Manager

Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Your future starts here! A Production Manager (Injection Molding) at Royal will lead their manufacturing team in safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Based out of our Quincy facility in Hudsonville, MI, this position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expectations, accountability, and direction to approximately 9 Supervisors (3 departments x 3 shifts)
  • Indirect reports include Supervisors, Injection Molding Set-Up Technicians, Molding Operators)
• Lead a culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, and teamwork.
• Ensure all customer expectations are met and concerns are promptly addressed.
• Provide oversight to capacity and production planning to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements as well as equipment layouts; implement improvements to optimize.
• Champion problem solving teams and the use of Lean Principles to continually improve key measure performance.
• Interview and participate in the hiring of manufacturing personnel – continue to build a great team.
• Ensure all employees receive adequate training and timely evaluations.
• Actively pursue strategic and operational objectives.
• Promote safety and quality daily.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, or related field is preferred
  • 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience is ideal without a college degree
• 5+ years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing leaders who lead their own teams is ideal
  • Injection Molding experience/exposure is ideal
• Proven operational and plant leadership abilities
• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

What You’ll Get

• No Sunday work
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance

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