Lead Injection Molding Supervisor: Safety & Quality in Ops

AmbaFlex Spiral Conveyor Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AmbaFlex Spiral Conveyor Solutions in Pittsburgh is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and act as a key leader within the manufacturing team.

You will coordinate molding activities, plan changeovers, track performance, and develop the shift team, ensuring on-time delivery, 6S readiness, PPE compliance, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of injection molding manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years supervising in a production environment.
• Deep knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literacy: spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe work practices, enforce PPE usage, and uphold LOTO procedures.
• Coordinate day-to-day molding activities to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Plan and prioritize jobs, align machine utilization, schedule mold changeovers, and assign staffing.
• Track performance in real time and shift resources as needed to hit production targets.
• Ensure all parts meet defined quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap, rework, downtime, and overall process health.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
• Maintain complete and accurate production, downtime, scrap, and labor records.
• Verify material availability and inventory accuracy.
• Support ERP/MRP transactions, reporting, and data integrity.
• Lead, coach, and support production team members to achieve daily goals.
• Provide performance feedback and arrange training to build skills.
• Conduct thorough shift handoffs and communicate priorities, issues, and expectations clearly.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Injection Molding Experience

Supervisory Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

ERP/MRP

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or manufacturing-related education preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

AmbaFlex Spiral Conveyor Solutions in Pittsburgh is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and act as a key leader within the manufacturing team.

You will coordinate molding activities, plan changeovers, track performance, and develop the shift team, ensuring on-time delivery, 6S readiness, PPE compliance, and strong cross-functional collaboration.