Injection Molding Production Lead – 2nd/3rd Shift

J; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement / Lean Six Sigma

Impactful work

Job summary

J&O Plastics is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a second- or third-shift injection molding production team in Rittman, Ohio. You will be responsible for people, decisions, execution, and output of your shift, serving as the senior leader on the floor.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on coaching, timely decisions, and delivering results while maintaining a professional culture.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing leadership, team-lead, or production supervision experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and execute production requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort operating with autonomy and decision-making on the floor.
• Working knowledge of 5S, Lean manufacturing, standard work, visual management, or similar systems.
• Experience with root-cause methods (5-Why, 8D, DMAIC, fishbone).
• Ability to monitor production measures such as output, downtime, scrap, labor utilization.

Responsibilities

• Direct injection molding production across 45 presses on the assigned shift.
• Execute the production schedule and respond to changing priorities.
• Assign employees based on production needs and machine requirements.
• Monitor output, cycle performance, downtime, and quality in real time.
• Lead mold changes and changeovers to established setup standards.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Shift management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Automation systems

Robotics

Job description

J&O Plastics is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a second- or third-shift injection molding production team in Rittman, Ohio. You will be responsible for people, decisions, execution, and output of your shift, serving as the senior leader on the floor.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on coaching, timely decisions, and delivering results while maintaining a professional culture.