Lead Injection Molding Supervisor - Automotive Plastics

Ilocatum; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations in a startup manufacturing facility. The role involves hands-on technical leadership, supervising production personnel, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets.

The ideal candidate offers 3–5+ years of injection molding leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to establish efficient processes in a growing

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in injection molding with hands-on troubleshooting and mold changes.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience supporting production startups or new manufacturing processes preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily injection molding operations to meet schedules, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Provide direction, training, and technical support to production personnel.
• Oversee machine setups, startups, mold changes, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor performance, cycle times, material usage, and process consistency.
• Support SOP development and implementation in the startup facility.
• Ensure proper handling of materials and maintain quality standards.
• Assist with safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Injection molding machines

Mold tooling

Robotics

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to oversee daily injection molding operations in a startup manufacturing facility. The role involves hands-on technical leadership, supervising production personnel, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets.

The ideal candidate offers 3–5+ years of injection molding leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to establish efficient processes in a growing