Injection Molding Ops Lead: Lean Process Excellence

PPI Injction Molding; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proto Plastics, based in Tipp City, Ohio, is a premier custom injection molder focused on continuous improvement and meeting customer expectations. The role leads the molding team, oversees operators, set-up techs, and process techs to hit safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years supervising in manufacturing and in injection molding, with Lean Manufacturing experience and a data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in injection molding processes, equipment, and materials.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and multi-product environments.
• Ability to read SOPs, safety rules, and maintenance guides.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for safety, quality, and pace; supervise and mentor the molding team.
• Direct and support molding operators, material handlers, mold set-up techs, and process techs.
• Champion Lean Management; eliminate waste and reduce cycle times.
• Translate floor observations into actionable improvements for the core team.
• Recruit, interview, coach, and address performance issues while maintaining morale.
• Deliver targeted training for operators and process techs.
• Collaborate with Quality, CSR, Tooling, Processing, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Use IQMS to manage job activities, materials, and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Injection molding

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

IQMS

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Proto Plastics, based in Tipp City, Ohio, is a premier custom injection molder focused on continuous improvement and meeting customer expectations. The role leads the molding team, oversees operators, set-up techs, and process techs to hit safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years supervising in manufacturing and in injection molding, with Lean Manufacturing experience and a data-driven mindset.