Injection Molding Supervisor - Hands-On Ops Leader

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC

McDonough (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations in a startup manufacturing facility operating first and second shifts. The role focuses on establishing efficient production processes, supporting equipment startup, and upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong injection molding experience, skilled in troubleshooting, and capable of

Qualifications

3–5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, including hands-on process troubleshooting and mold changes.
Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
Ability to identify and correct molding defects and optimize cycle times.
Experience supporting production startups or new manufacturing processes preferred.

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.
Develop and implement SOPs within the startup facility.
Monitor and optimize process parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling, cycle time).
Troubleshoot molding defects (short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, weld lines).
Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling to resolve equipment issues.
Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.