Injection Molding Value Stream Supervisor

AmbaFlex Manufacturing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AmbaFlex seeks a production leader to own daily injection molding operations in a fast-paced environment. You will drive safety, efficiency, and reliability while developing a high-performing team of operators and leads.

Reporting to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager, you will coordinate machines, molds and staffing to meet customer commitments and maintain audit-ready 6S and PPE practices. Strong background in molding processes, tooling, materials, and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in injection molding manufacturing.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in production.
• Deep knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality standards.
• Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate presses, people and parts to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Plan and schedule jobs, machines, molds and staffing to meet commitments.
• Monitor cycle times, balance workloads and reallocate resources to hit targets.
• Manage ERP/MRP transactions and maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Injection molding

Supervisory experience

Lean/CI

ERP/MRP

Inventory management

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Own the Value Stream from Mold Change to Finished GoodsDo you coordinate presses, people, and parts with calm precision? Are LOTO and 6S second nature? Can you translate a production plan into on‑time, in‑spec results while developing a high‑performing team? If so, this leadership role at AmbaFlex is for you. Reporting to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager, you will steer daily injection molding operations to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable output.Your ImpactSafety & Organization: Enforce PPE, LOTO, and audit‑ready 6S. Act early on hazards.Planning & Scheduling: Align jobs, machines, molds, and staffing to meet customer commitments.Execution: Monitor cycle times, balance workloads, and reallocate resources to hit targets.Quality & Process Control: Meet standards; reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues and implement improvements.Data & Inventory Discipline: Keep clean records of production, downtime, scrap, and labor. Verify materials and inventory accuracy. Manage ERP/MRP transactions and reporting.People Leadership: Coach operators, deliver feedback and training, lead effective shift handoffs, and foster a team‑first culture.What You Need to SucceedRequired Qualifications5+ years in injection molding manufacturing.2+ years of supervisory experience in production.Deep working knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality standards.Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.Comfort with spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management.Preferred BackgroundTechnical training or education in plastics manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related field.Experience with Lean/CI, production scheduling, and process troubleshooting.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required.Additional technical or manufacturing education preferred.How You WorkLead by example and elevate team performance.Communicate clearly and document accurately.Anticipate problems; act quickly to correct course.Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence.Thrive amid shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.Proficiency AreasSupervisory ExperienceInjection Molding Experience