Hands-on Injection Molding Lead, Ops & Quality

Essenti Talent; McDonough (GA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essenti Talent is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a startup manufacturing facility on first and second shifts. You will provide hands-on leadership, optimize processes, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will lead equipment startup, SOP development, and continuous improvement as production scales, with a strong focus on training and problem solving to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, including hands-on process troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proven ability to identify and correct molding defects, optimize cycle times, and improve process efficiency.
• Working knowledge of thermoplastic materials, resin handling, and material controls.
• Experience supporting production startups, equipment installations, or new manufacturing processes preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Supervise daily injection molding operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency goals are met.
• Provide direction, training, and technical support to production personnel across assigned operations.
• Oversee machine setups, startups, mold changes, and equipment changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance, cycle times, material usage, and process consistency.
• Support the development and implementation of SOPs within the startup facility.
• Monitor and optimize injection molding parameters, including temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time, and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, and weld lines.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce scrap, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling teams to resolve equipment, robotic, hydraulic, electrical, and mold-related issues.
• Ensure proper handling, drying, blending, and traceability of thermoplastic materials and regrind.
• Maintain compliance with established quality standards and production specifications.
• Enforce workplace safety procedures, including LOTO, machine guarding, and 5S standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• Assist with employee training, process documentation, and operational improvements as production expands.

Connaissances

Injection molding

Process troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Machine setup

Quality & safety

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing

Outils

Robotics

Molds

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Injection molding equipment

Description du poste

Essenti Talent is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a startup manufacturing facility on first and second shifts. You will provide hands-on leadership, optimize processes, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will lead equipment startup, SOP development, and continuous improvement as production scales, with a strong focus on training and problem solving to reduce downtime.