Hands-on In-Mold Grading Supervisor - Startup

6 Degrees Search; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced In-Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee daily forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations within a start-up manufacturing facility. You will supervise production employees, monitor equipment performance, ensure product quality, and maintain safe, efficient manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in forming press operations, material bonding, and surface finishing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or education preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing involving forming presses, lamination, bonding, or related processes.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with forming press equipment including compression molding, vacuum forming, or thermoforming.
• Knowledge of materials used in bonding and wrapping (e.g., TPO, films, fabrics).
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, monitor process parameters, and identify defects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with safety standards, 5S and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily in-mold grading, forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations to meet production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate employee assignments, production schedules, and workflow across operations.
• Monitor forming press parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times) to ensure consistent quality.
• Oversee bonding and wrapping processes, ensuring proper material alignment, tension, and adhesion.
• Troubleshoot production issues and equipment performance to minimize downtime.
• Train, coach, and develop production staff on equipment operation, quality standards, and safe work practices.
• Support start-up activities, including equipment readiness, work instruction development, and implementation of standardized procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Forming press equipment

Compression molding

Vacuum forming

Thermoforming

Job description

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced In-Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee daily forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations within a start-up manufacturing facility. You will supervise production employees, monitor equipment performance, ensure product quality, and maintain safe, efficient manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in forming press operations, material bonding, and surface finishing.