Injection Molding Ops Lead — Lean & Quality

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Newnan, GA seeks an experienced supervisor for injection molding operations. You will lead operators, material handlers, and setup techs to meet daily production goals while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in injection molding plus supervisory experience. You will drive process improvements, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure ISO/compliance across shifts; candidate should excel in team leadership and problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/technical preferred.
• Experience in injection molding and supervision is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of injection molding operators, material handlers, and setup technicians.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure daily output, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Oversee mold setup, startup, troubleshooting, and changeover activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor machine performance and address process issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and timely repairs.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production, quality, and equipment-related issues.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Review production metrics, including scrap rates, machine utilization, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to improve performance and technical skills.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and administer corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure proper documentation of production records, quality checks, and shift reports.
• Support new product launches, process validations, and engineering change implementations.
• Maintain compliance with customer requirements, ISO standards, and other applicable quality systems.
• Participate in inventory control efforts related to molds, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Promote a positive work environment and foster teamwork across all shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Production scheduling

Automation/ERP

Microsoft Office

Quality systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Plastics Technology, Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Newnan, GA seeks an experienced supervisor for injection molding operations. You will lead operators, material handlers, and setup techs to meet daily production goals while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in injection molding plus supervisory experience. You will drive process improvements, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure ISO/compliance across shifts; candidate should excel in team leadership and problem solving.