Manufacturing Manager

About the CompanyMayzon is a manufacturing company that specializes in the design and marketing of bath and home fashion products, including shower curtains, bath furniture, and storage solutions. Mayzon was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York City. The company operates through brands like Zenna Home and private label partnerships, selling products to various retailers, including home decor/improvement stores, department stores, supermarkets, and online platforms. In 2022, Mayzon was formed by merging Maytex, Zenith Home Products, and Decolin.About the RoleThis role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in injection molding, plastics manufacturing, or related production environments. The successful candidate will provide strong operational leadership, establish disciplined processes, and drive safe, efficient, and repeatable production.ResponsibilitiesDepartment Partner with leadership to establish workflows, documentation, training, and production standards.Prepare molding machines, molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment for initial production.Support hiring, onboarding, and training of operators, setup technicians, and support personnel.Day-to-Day Operations Manage production scheduling, staffing, and shift planning.Supervise molding operators, Tool makers and assembly staff.Ensure safe, efficient, and disciplined production with strong housekeeping standards.Oversee mold changeovers, startups, process approvals, and in-process checks.Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on part validation and issue resolution.Quality & Documentation Maintain production records, inspection documentation, and part traceability aligned with first article Approvals guidelines.Partner closely with the Quality Manager to ensure customer and internal requirements are met.Customer & Internal Coordination Communicate production schedules, run status, tooling needs, and part concerns.Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of customer-owned molds and materials.Continuous Improvement Drive improvements in cycle time, scrap reduction, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness.Recommend automation, fixturing, auxiliary equipment, and workforce development initiatives.QualificationsRequired Qualifications Experience in injection molding, plastics manufacturing, mold manufacturing or related environments.Prior leadership experience as a supervisor, lead, or manager.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot production issues.Effective communication and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of progressive operations leadership in injection molding or related manufacturing.Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma preferred).Experience with high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.Expertise in mold trials, sampling, pilot runs, and scientific molding.Experience collaborating with Engineering on mold design and tooling optimization.Knowledge of automation systems and auxiliary equipment.Demonstrated ability to mentor and train teams on molding best practices.Leadership ExpectationsHands-on, floor-oriented leadership style.High emotional intelligence with strong interpersonal skills.Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to documentation and process control.Ability to build a strong, accountable, and safety-focused manufacturing culture. Pay range and compensation packageWe pay competitively and fairly. Compensation is based on experience, role scope, and the value brought to the organization—not tenure alone. We offer a strong benefits package that supports both health and long-term financial well-being, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and additional company-sponsored programs.Equal Opportunity StatementThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.