Injection Molding Cell Lead - Shift Supervisor

SMC LTD; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd. in Massachusetts seeks a Cell Lead to oversee daily operations in an injection molding production cell.

You will coordinate operators, monitor schedules, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, training, and effective communication across quality, tooling, maintenance, and scheduling teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in clean room environment preferred.
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of injection molding operators within the assigned production cell.
• Ensure all production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures. Must know ‘Lock Out Tag Out’ protocols.
• Monitor production output, scrap rates, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Verify product quality standards are consistently met and address quality concerns promptly.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of molding processes, equipment, and production issues.
• Assist with start-ups, shut-downs, and production changeovers as required.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators on work instructions, quality standards, safety practices, and company procedures.
• Ensure accurate production documentation, labor reporting, and inventory transactions.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel on inspections, containment activities, and corrective actions.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and shift hand-offs effectively.
• Escalate significant production, quality, equipment, or staffing issues to leadership as needed.
• Assist with staffing assignments and workload balancing throughout the shift.
• Maintain compliance with all required documentation utilizing proper GDP.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Clean room experience

Problem solving

Communication

Read and follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SMC Ltd. in Massachusetts seeks a Cell Lead to oversee daily operations in an injection molding production cell.

You will coordinate operators, monitor schedules, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, training, and effective communication across quality, tooling, maintenance, and scheduling teams.