Injection Mold Supervisor - Automotive Plastics

Ilocatum; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations in a startup manufacturing facility. The role involves hands-on technical leadership, supervising production personnel, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets.

The ideal candidate offers 3–5+ years of injection molding leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to establish efficient processes in a growing

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in injection molding with hands-on troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience supporting production startups or new manufacturing processes preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily injection molding operations to meet schedules, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Provide direction, training, and technical support to production personnel.
• Oversee machine setups, startups, mold changes, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor performance, cycle times, material usage, and process consistency.
• Support SOP development and implementation in the startup facility.
• Ensure proper handling of materials and maintain quality standards.
• Assist with safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Injection molding machines

Mold tooling

Robotics

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations within a startup manufacturing facility operating first and second shifts.

This position will play a key role in establishing efficient production processes, supporting equipment startup, and ensuring consistent standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

The Injection Molding Supervisor will provide hands‑on technical leadership, oversee production personnel, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to support operational readiness and production goals.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader with strong injection molding experience, technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to help establish and improve processes in a growing manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations & Leadership

• 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.

Process Control & Troubleshooting

• 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.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 a related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Startup manufacturing facility establishing production operations and processes.
• Facility will operate first and second shifts, Monday through Friday.
• Position requires onsite presence and flexibility to support production needs across shifts.
• Hands‑on manufacturing environment requiring regular interaction with production equipment, personnel, and cross‑functional teams.