Cell Lead, Injection Molding - Night Shift

SMC Ltd; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd in Devens, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Associate V (Cell Lead) for the night shift. You will oversee a molding production cell, coordinate operators, ensure safety, quality, and delivery, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced contract manufacturing setting.

As the first-line leader on the floor, you will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, support start-ups and changeovers, and coach staff on work instructions and GDP-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in clean room environment preferred.
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and production equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, quality specifications, and production schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of injection molding operators within the assigned production cell.
• Ensure production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor production output, scrap rates, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Verify product quality standards are consistently met and address quality concerns promptly.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of molding processes, equipment, and production issues.
• Assist with start-ups, shut-downs, and production changeovers as required.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators on work instructions, quality standards, safety practices, and company procedures.
• Ensure accurate production documentation, labor reporting, and inventory transactions.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel on inspections, containment activities, and corrective actions.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and shift hand-offs effectively.
• Escalate significant production, quality, equipment, or staffing issues to leadership as needed.
• Assist with staffing assignments and workload balancing throughout the shift.
• Maintain compliance with all required documentation utilizing proper GDP.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Quality awareness

Reading work instructions

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Production reporting systems

GDP compliance

Job description

SMC Ltd in Devens, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Associate V (Cell Lead) for the night shift. You will oversee a molding production cell, coordinate operators, ensure safety, quality, and delivery, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced contract manufacturing setting.

As the first-line leader on the floor, you will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, support start-ups and changeovers, and coach staff on work instructions and GDP-compliant documentation.