Injection Molding Operations Lead/Supervisor

ProStaffing; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ProStaffing US LLC in Hickory, NC, is seeking an Injection Molding Operations Lead to oversee the molding area, manage a production team, and drive safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of injection molding experience, hands-on leadership, and proven problem‑solving skills to coordinate equipment changes and maintain quality. Hours are 8am–4pm with direct‑hire employment and hourly pay of $29–$34.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of injection molding experience with process and quality knowledge.
• Leadership or team‑lead experience within manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot process/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities in the injection molding area.
• Coordinate employees, equipment, tooling, and production priorities.
• Ensure finished products meet quality specifications and process requirements.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment changes for different product configurations.
• Maintain understanding of molding process and team roles.

Skills

Injection molding

Team leadership

Maintenance troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Safety procedures

Job description

Injection Molding Operations Lead

Direct-Hire Opportunity

Hourly Pay: $29-$34

Hours 8am-4pm

Location Hickory

Climage controlled injection molding mfg

Position Overview

ProStaffing is conducting a search for an experienced Injection Molding Operations Lead/Supervisor to join an established manufacturing operation. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who understands injection molding processes, equipment changeovers, quality requirements, and preventive maintenance while also having the ability to develop and lead a production team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping the department operating safely, efficiently, and according to established production and quality standards.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Production & Process Leadership

1. Oversee day-to-day activities within the assigned injection molding area.
2. Coordinate employees, equipment, tooling, and production priorities to support scheduled manufacturing requirements.
3. Ensure finished products are produced in accordance with established quality specifications and process requirements.
4. Perform and/or coordinate tooling and equipment changes needed for different product configurations.
5. Maintain a strong understanding of the molding process and the responsibilities of each team member within the operation.

Team Supervision & Development

1. Provide daily direction and leadership to production employees.
2. Assign and coordinate work based on production needs and priorities.
3. Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
4. Train and develop team members to strengthen technical capabilities, productivity, and overall department performance.
5. Maintain effective communication between production employees, management, and supporting departments.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

1. Identify equipment or machine concerns and ensure repair needs are communicated promptly.
2. Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
3. Work closely with maintenance personnel to address mechanical or process-related issues affecting production.
4. Help ensure equipment is properly prepared and available to meet manufacturing requirements.

Safety, Quality & Workplace Standards

1. Promote compliance with company safety procedures and applicable workplace safety requirements.
2. Maintain strong housekeeping and workplace organization standards, including 5S practices.
3. Reinforce quality expectations throughout the production process and address issues when standards are not being achieved.

Production Coordination

1. Maintain close communication with production planning regarding schedules, priorities, equipment availability, and potential production constraints.
2. Help identify and resolve issues that could affect production schedules, quality, or departmental performance.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should bring 3–5 years of injection molding experience along with a solid working knowledge of injection molding processes and quality requirements.

Previous leadership, supervisory, or team‑lead experience within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

1. Strong mechanical and manufacturing aptitude
2. Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment-related concerns
3. Effective leadership and employee-development skills
4. Strong verbal and written communication abilities
5. Ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, quality, and planning functions
6. Ability to understand safety procedures, work instructions, SOPs, and equipment or maintenance documentation
7. Ability to prepare routine production-related reports and correspondence

ProStaffing US LLC

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