Injection Molding Supervisor — Hands-On Leader in Startup Plant

SteveRecruiter, LLC; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking an Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily operations in a startup manufacturing facility based in McDonough, GA. The role demands hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity across first and second shifts.

You will drive process improvements, oversee setup changes, mentor operators, and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure readiness and achievement of production goals.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations with hands-on troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is 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 is preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily injection molding operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency goals.
• Provide direction, training, and technical support to production personnel.
• Oversee machine setups, startups, mold changes, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance, cycle times, material usage, and process consistency.
• Support development and implementation of SOPs within the startup facility.
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, and weld lines.
• 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 quality standards and production specifications.
• Enforce safety procedures including LOTO, machine guarding, and 5S.

Skills

Injection molding operations

Process troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

Injection molding machines

Molds

Robotics

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Unknown Company is seeking an Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily operations in a startup manufacturing facility based in McDonough, GA. The role demands hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity across first and second shifts.

You will drive process improvements, oversee setup changes, mentor operators, and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure readiness and achievement of production goals.