Production Manager

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Manager. This role is based at our Chesterfield, MI, plant and reports to the Plant Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders, and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit, and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary:

Are you a collaborative and results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As our Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant while fostering a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement. You’ll lead a diverse team, champion operational excellence, and help shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Well-being

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment by enforcing Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training and support to perform their roles safely and confidently.

• Actively participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee activities, including inspections and recommendations.

Inclusive Leadership

• Promote a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion through open communication and consistent application of company policies.

• Lead with empathy and accountability, supporting team members’ growth and development.

Production & Quality

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring products meet quality standards and budget targets.

• Identify and address performance or quality issues proactively, implementing solutions that support team success.

• Prepare and analyze production reports, including downtime and variance metrics, to inform continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Facilitate daily meetings focused on SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, Environment) to align team efforts.

• Maintain accurate production records, including daily backflushing.

• Support plant housekeeping and 5S initiatives to ensure a clean and organized workspace.

Talent & Collaboration

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and hire top talent, leading interviews and selection processes.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives and drive performance.

• Perform administrative tasks and support cross-functional initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5–7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally with exposure to multiple functional areas.

• Experience mentoring and developing team leaders, with a focus on performance and engagement.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes, especially in plastic production.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]

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