Injection Molding Cell Operations Lead

AmbaFlex Manufacturing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AmbaFlex in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Injection Molding Cell Operations Lead to direct daily molding activities. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time production while coordinating molds, machines, and people to optimize throughput.

The role focuses on 6S/ safety, planning, and continuous improvement; you will report to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager and build strong teams across operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of injection molding manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of production supervision.
• Experience with molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality systems.
• Proficient with production reporting, ERP/MRP, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily injection molding operations to achieve safe, efficient, and on-time production.
• Enforce PPE and LOTO; conduct safety checks and address hazards.
• Plan and schedule mold changeovers; optimize machine utilization.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap, downtime; drive continuous improvement.
• Coach operators/technicians; manage shift handoffs and priorities.

Skills

Injection molding

Supervisory

Quality systems

Communication

ERP/MRP

Inventory control

Excel

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical/manufacturing education preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Lean principles

Job description

Injection Molding Cell Operations LeadAre you the kind of leader who keeps safety first, schedules tight, and quality uncompromised? Do you thrive on orchestrating molds, machines, materials, and people to deliver right-first-time parts—every time?Role snapshotLead daily injection molding operations to achieve safe, efficient, and on-time production.Drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.Report directly to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager as a key member of the manufacturing team at AmbaFlex.Your focus areasSafety & 6SEnforce PPE and LOTO; conduct safety checks and address hazards proactively.Maintain an organized, audit-ready environment via 6S.Planning & ThroughputBuild and execute daily production plans.Prioritize jobs, manage machine utilization, schedule mold changeovers, and assign staffing.Monitor performance and rebalance resources to hit goals.Quality & Process ExcellenceHold the line on quality standards and specifications.Track cycle times, scrap, rework, and downtime to stabilize processes.Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues and elevate performance.Data, Inventory & SystemsAccurately record production, downtime, scrap, and labor.Confirm material availability and inventory accuracy.Execute and validate ERP/MRP transactions and reports.People LeadershipCoach and support operators and technicians; provide feedback and training.Run effective shift handoffs and communicate priorities and expectations.Foster a positive, collaborative culture.What you bringRequired5+ years of injection molding manufacturing experience.2+ years of production supervision.Expertise with molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality systems.Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving.Comfort with spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP, and inventory control.PreferredTechnical training/education in plastics manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.Experience in Lean, continuous improvement, production scheduling, and process troubleshooting.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required.Additional technical or manufacturing education preferred.How you workLead with clarity and build strong teams.Communicate precisely and sweat the details.Proactively solve problems and drive improvement.Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence.Excel in a fast-paced production environment.You should be proficient inSupervisory ExperienceInjection Molding Experience