Lead Injection Molding Supervisor: Process & Quality

Hi-lex Controls Inc; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-lex Controls Inc in Michigan seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor for the Molding department to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will lead continuous improvement, train staff, and partner with engineering to implement process improvements.

The role requires 3-5 years supervisory experience in plastics molding, strong knowledge of resins and molding equipment, and a hands-on approach to problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in plastics engineering, industrial technology, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of engineered resins, and operation of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment

Responsibilities

• Supervises the molding department to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and production efficiency.
• Maintains quality and productivity standards through continuous improvement programs, countermeasure implementation and training.
• Provides input to manufacturing and product engineering for new and existing processes.
• Designs, develops, and implements process improvements to produce quality products while meeting productivity targets.
• Trains and educates new associates on plastic molding processes and equipment.
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Performs machine process adjustments and changeovers as needed.
• Implements productivity improvements through capacity checks, 4S, and cycle time optimization.
• Completes required forms and paperwork, prepares reports.
• Promotes an associate relations environment aligned with long-term management objectives.
• Collaborates with support departments to meet key metrics targets.
• Follows all safety rules and keeps the work area clean and orderly.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Skills

Injection molding

Manufacturing supervision

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Safety compliance

Training and coaching

Calipers

Gages

Forklift operation

PIT operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in plastics engineering or industrial technology

3-5 years manufacturing supervisory experience

Knowledge of engineered resins and molding equipment

Tools

Calipers

Gages

Forklift operation

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Job description

Hi-lex Controls Inc in Michigan seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor for the Molding department to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will lead continuous improvement, train staff, and partner with engineering to implement process improvements.

The role requires 3-5 years supervisory experience in plastics molding, strong knowledge of resins and molding equipment, and a hands-on approach to problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.