In-Mold Grading Lead - Forming, Bonding & Wrapping

Henderson Group; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group seeks an experienced In‑Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee daily forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations in a start‑up manufacturing facility in Georgia.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, experience with forming press equipment, and a focus on quality, safety, and process readiness as production scales to full operations. The supervisor will train staff, establish procedures, and coordinate schedules across shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with forming press equipment including compression molding, vacuum forming, or thermoforming (as applicable).
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and optimize parameters to maintain quality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills for a start‑up manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with 5S and safety practices in a plant setting.

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 assigned operations.
• Monitor forming press parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times) to ensure consistent product quality.
• Oversee bonding and wrapping processes, ensuring proper material alignment, tension, and adhesion.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance and recurring defects to minimize downtime.
• Train, coach, and develop production staff on equipment operation and safe work practices.
• Enforce safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and 5S.

Skills

Forming press ops

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Henderson Group seeks an experienced In‑Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee daily forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations in a start‑up manufacturing facility in Georgia.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, experience with forming press equipment, and a focus on quality, safety, and process readiness as production scales to full operations. The supervisor will train staff, establish procedures, and coordinate schedules across shifts.