Kyle Plocharczyk

About Kyle Plocharczyk

I am a highly accomplished management professional with experience allocating resources, optimizing production, and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Adaptable in quickly changing technical environments with very strong analytical and organizational skills. Committed to building synergy between management, teams, partners and clients to support strategic business objectives and enhance overall organizational efficiency.Currently working as a production manager at Aurora Material Solutions, where we produce formulated compound resins for wide variety of customer uses. Focus on reduce waste, increasing productivity, and ensuring workplace safety. Prior background in process engineering, wire and cable manufacturing, and large team manufacturing operations. SkillsAnalytical | Productivity Improvements | Continuous Improvement | Plastics Materials and Equipment | Strong Leadership Abilities | Quality Control | Lean Manufacturing | Visual Management || A3 Problem Solving | Production Optimization | Safety Management | Team Development | Cross Functional Team | Planning and Resource Allocation | Root Cause Analysis | Manufacturing Operations | Mentoring and Coaching | Microsoft Office |Outside of work love to stay active at the gym, on hikes, and on the slopes.

Experience

1. Production Manager

   Aurora Material Solutions

   Jun 2025 — Present · Lunenburg, MA, US

   Direct and oversee daily operations of 4 compound extrusion lines, a roll mill line, and 5 blending systems.Lead and develop team of 38 production employees and 3 direct reports.Implementation of process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives reducing downtime and increasing throughput.Cross functional collaboration across quality, engineering, maintenance, and salesChampion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability while fostering employee engagement and retention.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Polymer/Plastics Engineering

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Master of Science - MS, Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Skills

• Teamwork
• Research
• Injection Molding
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Solidworks
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management