Injection Molding Supervisor - Hands-On Leader in Growing Plant

Sora Resource Group; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group seeks an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations in a startup facility on first and second shifts. You will drive process improvements, mentor operators, and ensure safe, high-quality production with minimal downtime.

The role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to establish efficient SOPs while coordinating with cross-functional teams to hit production goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, including hands-on process troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or demonstrated production leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proven ability to identify and correct molding defects, optimize cycle times, and improve process efficiency.
• Working knowledge of thermoplastic materials, resin handling, and material controls.
• Experience supporting production startups, equipment installations, or new manufacturing processes preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily injection molding operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency goals are met.
• Provide direction, training, and technical support to production personnel across assigned operations.
• Oversee machine setups, startups, mold changes, and equipment changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance, cycle times, material usage, and process consistency.
• Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the startup facility.
• Monitor and optimize injection molding parameters, including temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time, and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, and weld lines.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce scrap, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling teams to resolve equipment, robotic, hydraulic, electrical, and mold-related issues.
• Ensure proper handling, drying, blending, and traceability of thermoplastic materials and regrind.
• Maintain compliance with established quality standards and production specifications.
• Enforce workplace safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and 5S standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• Assist with employee training, process documentation, and operational improvements as production expands.

Skills

Injection molding operations

Supervisory leadership

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

SOPs implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Injection molding machines

Molds and robotics

Job description

Sora Resource Group seeks an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations in a startup facility on first and second shifts. You will drive process improvements, mentor operators, and ensure safe, high-quality production with minimal downtime.

The role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to establish efficient SOPs while coordinating with cross-functional teams to hit production goals.