Injection Molding Supervisor (Canton, OH)

AmbaFlex Manufacturing; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AmbaFlex Manufacturing in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily production, coordinate people, machines, and schedules, and drive safe, efficient output of high-quality parts. You will oversee 6S housekeeping, support continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards while partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to keep pace in a

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in injection molding manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in production.
• Strong understanding of molding processes, tooling, and quality requirements.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily injection molding operations and coordinate people, materials, machines, molds, and schedules.
• Schedule, prioritize, and monitor machine utilization, mold changeovers, and staffing needs.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap, downtime, and process performance; drive improvements.
• Maintain a safe, organized workplace and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Injection molding

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Production scheduling

Quality control

Safety leadership

2+ years leadership

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/manufacturing education preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Spreadsheets

Jobbeschreibung

AmbaFlex is seeking an experiencedInjection Molding Supervisorto lead daily injection molding operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality products. This role is responsible for coordinating people, materials, machines, molds, and production schedules while driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.The Injection Molding Supervisor reports directly to theInjection Mold & Maintenance Managerand serves as a key leader within the manufacturing team.Key ResponsibilitiesSafety & Workplace OrganizationPromote and enforce safe work practices, PPE requirements, and LOTO procedures.Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment through 6S standards.Identify and address safety concerns proactively.Production Planning & ExecutionCoordinate daily production activities to meet customer and business requirements.Schedule and prioritize jobs, machine utilization, mold changeovers, and staffing needs.Monitor production performance and adjust resources as needed to meet production goals.Quality & Process ControlEnsure products meet established quality standards.Monitor cycle times, scrap, rework, downtime, and process performance.Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues and implement improvements.Reporting & Inventory AccuracyMaintain accurate production records, downtime reporting, scrap tracking, and labor reporting.Verify inventory accuracy and material availability.Support ERP/MRP system transactions and reporting requirements.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach, and support production employees.Provide performance feedback and training support.Conduct effective shift handoffs and communicate production priorities, issues, and expectations.Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.Job requirementsRequiredMinimum5 years of injection molding manufacturing experience.Minimum2 years of supervisory experiencein a production environment.Strong understanding of injection molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality requirements.Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Basic computer proficiency, including spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management.PreferredTechnical training or education in plastics manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a related field.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, production scheduling, and process troubleshooting.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required.Additional technical or manufacturing-related education is preferred.What We're Looking ForSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:Strong leadership and team-building abilities.Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.You should be proficient in:Supervisory ExperienceInjection Molding Experience