Lead, Injection Molding Cell - Day Shift, Rotating

SMC Ltd.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking a Cell Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of an injection molding cell in a high-demand contract manufacturing environment.

The role requires coordinating operators, monitoring safety, quality, production schedules, and OEE, while guiding continuous improvement and startups/shutdowns. The position involves mentoring staff and ensuring accurate documentation across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in clean room environment preferred.
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and production equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, quality specifications, and production schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of injection molding operators within the assigned production cell.
• Ensure all production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor production output, scrap rates, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Verify product quality standards are consistently met and address quality concerns promptly.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of molding processes, equipment, and production issues.
• Assist with start-ups, shut-downs, and production changeovers as required.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators on work instructions, quality standards, safety practices, and company procedures.
• Ensure accurate production documentation, labor reporting, and inventory transactions.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel on inspections, containment activities, and corrective actions.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and shift hand-offs effectively.
• Escalate significant production, quality, equipment, or staffing issues to leadership as needed.
• Assist with staffing assignments and workload balancing throughout the shift.
• Maintain compliance with all required documentation utilizing proper GDP.

Skills

Team lead

Injection molding

Quality systems

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GDP compliance

Production reporting systems

Job description

SMC Ltd. is seeking a Cell Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of an injection molding cell in a high-demand contract manufacturing environment.

The role requires coordinating operators, monitoring safety, quality, production schedules, and OEE, while guiding continuous improvement and startups/shutdowns. The position involves mentoring staff and ensuring accurate documentation across shifts.