Lead Injection Molding Supervisor, Automotive 1st/2nd Shift

Marioncountyky; Lebanon (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Plastic Components in Lebanon, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations in an automotive manufacturing setting. The role requires leading operators and technicians while meeting production targets.

You will drive safety, quality compliance (IATF 16949), and continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–7+ years in injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of injection molding production staff.
• Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer and company requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and downtime.
• Troubleshoot molding process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all products meet automotive quality standards and specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects.
• Coordinate mold changes, setups, and maintenance activities.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to optimize processes.

Skills

Leadership

Injection molding

Troubleshooting defects

IATF 16949 knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s preferred

Job description

Engineered Plastic Components
Lebanon, KY
Postiion: !st and 2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Send resume to [e-mail] or fill out an application at the Lebanon/Marion County Career Center

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily injection molding operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The supervisor leads a team of operators and technicians and collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and quality departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of injection molding production staff
• Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer and company requirements
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and downtime
• Troubleshoot molding process issues and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all products meet automotive quality standards and specifications
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects
• Coordinate mold changes, setups, and maintenance activities
• Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA standards
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to optimize processes

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects
• Understanding of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–7+ years of injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred