Injection Molding Supervisor — Startup Plant Leader

CareerNerds, LLC; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations in a startup manufacturing facility on first and second shifts. The role focuses on establishing efficient production processes, equipment startup support, and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing leadership with strong injection molding expertise, practical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to help establish and

Qualifications

• 3+5 years of progressive experience in injection molding operations and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or 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 SOP development and implementation within the startup facility.

Skills

Injection molding

Process troubleshooting

Mold changes

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Eng / Manufacturing

Tools

Robotics

Automation equipment

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations in a startup manufacturing facility on first and second shifts. The role focuses on establishing efficient production processes, equipment startup support, and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing leadership with strong injection molding expertise, practical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to help establish and