Injection Molding Shift Lead: Safety, Quality & Production

RAM Mounts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO (3 weeks; up to 4 with tenure)

7 paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer match

Parental leave

Quarterly catered lunch events

RAM Mounts product discounts

Job summary

RAM Mounts is seeking an Injection Molding Shift Supervisor to oversee safety, quality, productivity, and policy compliance across plastic and rubber molding operations. You will work with management, operators, and technicians to ensure safe operations, execute production schedules, and meet quality and time standards.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and hands-on injection molding experience, with reliable attendance and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic and/or rubber injection molding, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Proven supervisory experience in manufacturing with safety leadership.
• Strong knowledge of production metrics (OEE, throughput, scrap).
• Ability to manage schedules and drive results under pressure.
• Effective communication and team leadership.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Execute production priorities based on schedules.
• Supervise injection molding operations across plastic and rubber processes.
• Lead shift start-up meetings covering safety, production, and quality.
• Coach and direct operators and technicians; provide hands-on guidance.
• Coordinate with other shifts/departments for continuity of operations.
• Manage work orders, material readiness, WIP control, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform mold changes; support setup, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Monitor KPIs (efficiency, OEE, scrap, output) and take corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and material handling procedures.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and ensure specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment; perform safety audits.
• Participate in hiring and staff planning; develop employees.
• Approve timecards and align attendance with staffing needs.
• Contribute to standard work and SOP improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Team leadership

Attendance reliability

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in Plastics/Manufacturing Technology

Job description

RAM Mounts is seeking an Injection Molding Shift Supervisor to oversee safety, quality, productivity, and policy compliance across plastic and rubber molding operations. You will work with management, operators, and technicians to ensure safe operations, execute production schedules, and meet quality and time standards.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and hands-on injection molding experience, with reliable attendance and a focus on continuous improvement.