Day Shift Production Lead

IPL Schoeller; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee daily injection molding operations. You will lead a supervised team, ensure schedules are met, and maintain safety and quality standards.

You will work with engineering, quality, and maintenance to resolve issues, implement lean improvements, and track production records. 3–5 years in plastics manufacturing preferred. A hands-on, problem-solving approach and strong coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in injection molding.
• Supervisory or team lead experience 1–2 years.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, and materials.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems.
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of mold changeovers, machine parameter optimization, and cycle time reduction.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Familiarity with molding and auxiliary equipment such as dryers, chillers, and robots.
• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations in the plant.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and safety.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate with maintenance to resolve technical issues promptly.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to enhance productivity and skill development.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to optimize workflow and resolve production challenges.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Production supervision

Quality focus

Safety adherence

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in manufacturing or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role

Job Overview and key accountabilities (agile) As Production Team Leader, you will oversee daily production operations in the plant ensuring production targets are met efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will have a strong background in plastics manufacturing, excellent team leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team development. Supervise and coordinate the activities of production team members in production. Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and minimizing downtime. Monitor machine performance and coordinate with maintenance to resolve technical issues promptly. Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to enhance productivity and skill development. Implement and enforce safety protocols and company policies. Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to optimize workflow and resolve production challenges. Maintain accurate production records and generate reports for management. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in manufacturing or engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in injection molding, ideally 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, and materials.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems.
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of mold changeovers, machine parameter optimization, and cycle time reduction.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Familiarity with molding and auxiliary equipment such as dryers, chillers, and robots.
• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing environment