COMPANY INFORMATION

TigerHawk, a Midland Plastics Company | Keosauqua, Iowa TigerHawk, a Midland Plastics Company, is a plastic extrusion manufacturer located in Keosauqua, Iowa. As part of the Midland Plastics family of companies, TigerHawk combines the close-knit, hands-on environment of a local manufacturing operation with the resources and support of a growing organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager who enjoys being where the action is, on the production floor, working alongside the team, solving problems, and driving results. This is not a desk-only management position. Our Production Manager is a hands-on, working leader who maintains an active presence on the production floor and steps in alongside the team when needed to keep operations moving. You will oversee daily production within our plastic extrusion operation while developing employees, improving processes, maintaining safety and quality expectations, and ensuring production goals are achieved. The right person for this role is someone who can balance people leadership with operational execution, setting expectations and holding the team accountable while also being willing to roll up their sleeves and help solve the problem.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead & Develop the Team

• Coach, mentor, and develop production employees while setting clear expectations and providing ongoing performance feedback. Be a Hands-On Leader
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and work alongside employees when needed to troubleshoot issues, support workflow, and achieve production goals. Drive Daily Production
• Coordinate production activities to ensure customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to quality requirements. Oversee Safety & Quality
• Lead the facility's safety program, reinforce safe work practices, address hazards and concerns, and ensure employees remain accountable for safety and quality expectations. Improve Performance
• Monitor production results, identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency, and help reduce downtime, waste, and operational challenges. Build Accountability
• Establish clear goals, track results, address performance concerns, and create a culture where employees understand expectations and take ownership of their work. Collaborate Across the Business
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve issues and keep production running effectively. Champion Continuous Improvement
• Identify better ways of working and help implement improvements that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and overall plant performance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. A true hands-on leadership style with the willingness and ability to work alongside the production team when operational needs require it. Plastic extrusion manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and/or ISO standards is a plus. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze production information and make sound operational decisions. Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to succeed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring frequent interaction with production, maintenance, quality, and other operational teams. Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends and provide on-call support when production needs arise.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person