Production manager with 11 years in plastics injection molding, leading 3 shifts and 85 employees. Raised OEE from 63% to 79% and cut scrap 40% across 28 presses. Brings lean execution, labor planning and supervisor coaching that keeps output steady for consumer and medical customers.
Experience
Production Manager, Polyform Molding Solutions (Greenville, SC)
Aug 2020 – Present
Lead 85 operators, technicians and 3 shift supervisors running 28 injection molding presses
Raised OEE from 63% to 79% by introducing SMED changeovers and hourly production boards
Cut scrap 40%, saving $780K a year, through scientific molding standards and press-side quality checks
Lowered overtime from 14% to 6% of labor hours with a cross-training matrix covering 40 roles
Production Supervisor, Upstate Plastics Group (Spartanburg, SC)
Mar 2016 – Jul 2020
Supervised 30 associates on night shift across molding and secondary assembly
Achieved 2 years without a recordable injury on shift
Ran daily start-up meetings and tracked scrap by press on shift boards
Process Technician, Carolina Thermoform (Anderson, SC)
May 2014 – Feb 2016
Set up and troubleshot thermoforming lines for food packaging
Documented process windows that cut startup scrap 25%
Education
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Clemson University (Aug 2010 – May 2014)
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 30
How to write a Production Manager resume
A strong Production Manager resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Production Manager resume FAQ
What should a Production Manager resume include?
A Production Manager resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Production Manager?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Production Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Production Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Production Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Production Manager roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Production Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."