2nd Shift Injection Mold Supervisor

Randstad USA; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

prescription

dental

vision

AD&D

life insurance offerings

short-term disability

401K plan (all benefits are based on-;

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Injection Mold Supervisor to lead a small production cell and oversee three machine operators. You will start machines, monitor quality, coach the team, and ensure safety and timely output on the 2 PM–10:30 PM shift.

This hands-on leadership role requires forklift operation, material handling, and basic troubleshooting of injection molding processes. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator license or willingness to obtain forklift certification upon hire.
• Basic to solid knowledge of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and plastic processing fundamentals.
• Demonstrable capacity for disciplinary leadership, team accountability, and conflict resolution.
• High degree of self-reflection and emotional intelligence; receptive to feedback and proactive in personal development.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct operational and disciplinary leadership for three machine operators.
• Start up injection molding machines and monitor production targets with focus on quality and safety.
• Safely operate a forklift and manage material flow to ensure continuous production.

Skills

Supervisor/Coach

Sit Down Forklifts

Injection Mold Operating

Education

High School

Job description

The Injection Mold Supervisor oversees daily shift operations for a designated production cell, combining hands-on technical operation with supervisory leadership. This role provides direct disciplinary and operational leadership for three machine operators, initiates machine startups, conducts basic process troubleshooting, manages raw material supply, and maintains strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience Required Skills & Credentials

• Equipment Certification: Valid forklift operator license, or verified capability and willingness to obtain forklift certification upon hire.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic to solid working knowledge of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and plastic processing fundamentals.
• Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrable capacity for disciplinary leadership, team accountability, and conflict resolution.
• Self-Awareness: High degree of self-reflection and emotional intelligence; receptive to feedback and proactive in personal development.
• Work Ethic: Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a plastics injection molding manufacturing setting is preferred
• Prior experience acting as a team lead, cell leader, or shift supervisor.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or standard manufacturing Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete shop floors for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Capability to lift, push, and pull items up to 50 lbs (e.g., resin bags, containers, tooling).
• Comfort operating heavy machinery and industrial powered vehicles (forklifts) in a dynamic plant environment.

salary: $52,000 - $62,400 per year

shift: Second

work hours: 2 PM - 10:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Personnel Management

• Provide direct operational and disciplinary leadership for three machine operators.
• Conduct performance evaluations, attendance monitoring, and direct coaching or corrective action when necessary.
• Enforce shop floor rules, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate shift handovers, daily task assignments, and operator breaks to maintain continuous machine run time.

2. Machine Operations & Process Monitoring

• Start up injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment at the beginning of shifts or following changeovers.
• Perform light troubleshooting on injection molding processes and auxiliary systems to resolve minor processing defects (e.g., flash, short shots, sink marks).
• Escalate complex mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical issues promptly to Maintenance and Process Technicians.
• Maintain machine cycle efficiency and monitor production rates against shift targets.

3. Material Handling & Inventory Support

• Keep injection molding machines continuously supplied with raw materials (resins, colorants, additives).
• Safely operate a forklift to stage raw materials, retrieve pallets, and transport finished goods to staging or warehouse areas.
• Monitor resin dryers, hopper loaders, and material lines to prevent contamination and material starvation.

Skills

• Supervisor/Coach
• Sit Down Forklifts
• Injection Mold Operating

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• High School

Pay and Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodation Statement

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.