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Production Manager

Location : Reading, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time | Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM (must be open to occasional overnight coverage)

Compensation: Starting at $110,000+ based on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive package available Day One

Were hiring a people-focused Production Manager to lead a growing department within a fast-paced rPET manufacturing environment. This is a newly created role due to growth and increased demandoffering the opportunity to shape team culture and drive performance from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 60 employees, including an engineer and a specialist
• Ensure production, quality, and safety goals are consistently met
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, maintenance, and logistics
• Support hiring, training, and performance development initiatives
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred (Engineering or Technical field)
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing; plastics or recycling preferred
• Strong communication and people management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, or prior experience working in Spanish-speaking environments

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of vacation to start (with more over time)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting day one
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for growth and wage progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative leader who wants to make a lasting cultural and operational impact. You'll be supported by an experienced peer manager and join a team that values safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

Apply today to be part of a growing organization committed to excellence and innovation.