Hands-On Injection Molding Supervisor - Startup

Accounting Search; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily startup and production operations in a Georgia facility. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong troubleshooting, and a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will oversee setups, mold changes, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals on first and second shifts, with a culture of continuous improvement in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, including hands-on process troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or demonstrated production leadership 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 related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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 standard operating procedures (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 Lockout/Tagout (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.

Skills

Team leadership

Process troubleshooting

Manufacturing expertise

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Robotics

Molds & tooling

Automation equipment

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily startup and production operations in a Georgia facility. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong troubleshooting, and a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will oversee setups, mold changes, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals on first and second shifts, with a culture of continuous improvement in a growing manufacturing environment.