In-Mold Grading Supervisor: Forming & Bonding Lead

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks an In-Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee daily in-mold grading, forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations in a start-up manufacturing facility.

You will train staff, establish procedures, and ensure safe, efficient production as the site ramps to full production. The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership with forming presses (compression molding, vacuum forming, thermoforming), knowledge of bonding materials, and a solid foundation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience involving forming presses, in-mold grading, lamination, bonding, or related production 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, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of TPO, films, fabrics, and other materials used in bonding and wrapping applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, monitor process parameters, and identify product defects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing 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 assigned operations.
• Monitor forming press parameters, including temperature, pressure, and cycle times, to ensure consistent product quality.
• Oversee manual and automated bonding and wrapping processes, ensuring proper material alignment, tension, and adhesion.
• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment performance concerns, and recurring defects to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Forming press operations

Quality control

Team training

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Compression molding

Vacuum forming

Thermoforming

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks an In-Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee daily in-mold grading, forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations in a start-up manufacturing facility.

You will train staff, establish procedures, and ensure safe, efficient production as the site ramps to full production. The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership with forming presses (compression molding, vacuum forming, thermoforming), knowledge of bonding materials, and a solid foundation