In-Mold Production Lead: Start-Up & Quality

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced In-Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations in a start-up manufacturing facility. The role includes leading production staff, tuning equipment, and ensuring quality and safety as production ramps to full scale.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in forming presses, material bonding, and surface finishing, with proven ability to establish procedures, train staff, and drive operational

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities to guide teams in an operating start-up facility.
• Strong communication and collaboration across maintenance, engineering and quality teams.
• Problem-solving mindset to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Willingness to train and coach staff on standards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily in-mold grading, forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations.
• Coordinate employee assignments, production schedules, and workflow across operations.
• Monitor forming press parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times) for quality.
• Oversee bonding/wrapping processes with proper material alignment, tension, and adhesion.
• Troubleshoot production issues and equipment performance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure finished products meet specs for surface appearance, texture, adhesion, and fit.
• Identify and resolve defects (wrinkles, bubbles, material damage) and support process improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve challenges.
• Train and coach production staff on equipment operation, quality standards, and safety.
• Monitor performance, enforce accountability, and promote a positive team environment.
• Enforce safety procedures including LOTO, machine guarding, and 5S.
• Support start-up activities, including equipment readiness and standardized procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Training & coaching

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Supervisory experience

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced In-Mold Grading (IMG) Supervisor to oversee forming press, bonding, and wrapping operations in a start-up manufacturing facility. The role includes leading production staff, tuning equipment, and ensuring quality and safety as production ramps to full scale.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in forming presses, material bonding, and surface finishing, with proven ability to establish procedures, train staff, and drive operational