Mold Process Manager

HR Sources and Solutions; Decatur (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrssjobs in Decatur, TN is seeking a Mold Process Manager to lead all injection molding processes, optimize tooling, and drive production efficiency. You will ensure robust molding processes, improve cycle times, and support new product launches with maintenance oversight of equipment.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in plastic injection molding, strong process leadership, and the ability to coordinate preventive maintenance to achieve OEE targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• Strong knowledge of mold tooling and process optimization.
• Experience leading molding startups and process validations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all injection molding process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Establish and maintain standard process parameters for all production molds.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality and machine efficiency.
• Analyze production data to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as flash, short shots, burn marks and warpage.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

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Job Position: Mold Process Manager

Location: DECATUR, TN 37322

Pay starts @ $19.00/hr+

Shift: 1st

Description: Mold Process Manager

Position Summary
The Mold Process Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of injection molding processes, mold performance, tooling optimization, and production efficiency. This position develops and maintains robust molding processes, improves cycle times, reduces scrap, supports new product launches, and ensures consistent product quality. In addition to process leadership, the Mold Process Manager provides oversight of the maintenance function by prioritizing equipment reliability, coordinating preventive maintenance activities, and ensuring production equipment is maintained to support
operational goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Mold Processing & Production

Lead all injection molding process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Establish and maintain standard process parameters for all production molds.

Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality and machine efficiency.

Analyze production data to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Troubleshoot molding defects including flash, short shots, burn marks, splay, sink, warpage, and cosmetic defects.

Approve all process changes and document revisions.

Lead mold startup, validation, and first-piece approval.

Support new mold qualifications and production launches.

Ensure molds are properly maintained and production-ready.

Other work related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of plastic injection molding experience.