Production Manager - 1st Shift
DeKALB Molded Plastics, Butler, IN
Production Manager for 1st shift at DeKALB Molded Plastics in Butler, IN. Pay from $65,000 per year, full-time. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Leads 15 to 20 employees in structural foam molding, with oversight of 2nd and 3rd shift production.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 17, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
DeKALB Molded Plastics is hiring a production leader to run 1st shift molding production and oversee 2nd and 3rd shift operations. The role owns safety, quality, production results, and employee development across all three shifts. The employer says people with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading a manufacturing production team
- Six Sigma green belt or related equivalent experience
- Strong mechanical or process aptitude
- Hands-on experience with 5S and lean manufacturing improvements
- Experience using production measures such as downtime, scrap, and throughput
- Plastics molding experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Job details
- Location
- Butler, IN
- Pay
- $65,000 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated