Injection Molding Supervisor - Startup Plant Leader

The Recruiting Hive; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily production in a startup facility. You will oversee operators, drive process improvements, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on molding and troubleshooting skills, strong leadership, and the ability to establish efficient SOPs as the operation scales across two shifts. Onsite role with first and second shifts; you’ll collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and QA

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, including hands-on process troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Supervisory, team lead, or production leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Able to identify and correct molding defects, optimize cycle times, and improve process efficiency.
• Working knowledge of thermoplastics, resin handling, and material controls.
• Experience supporting production startups, equipment installations, or new processes 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 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 SOPs within the startup facility.

Skills

Injection molding

Supervisory experience

Process troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Robotics

Molds & auxiliary equipment

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily production in a startup facility. You will oversee operators, drive process improvements, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on molding and troubleshooting skills, strong leadership, and the ability to establish efficient SOPs as the operation scales across two shifts. Onsite role with first and second shifts; you’ll collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and QA