Molding Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate Detroit is seeking a Molding Supervisor to lead a team on the Detroit site. You will plan, supervise, and coordinate molding operations to meet production schedules, quality and cost targets while maximizing efficiency.

Responsibilities include training, coaching, and organizing work, driving Lean practices, and maintaining a safe, productive environment. Strong leadership and prior supervisor experience in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous molding experience.
• Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
• Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required

Skills

Accountability & Dependability

Adaptability & Flexibility

Analytical

Coaching & Mentoring

Communication

Decision Making & Judgement

Detail Oriented

Ethics & Integrity

Leadership

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Staff Management

Team Work

Time Management

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Detroit, 9201 St. Cyril St., Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Summary

The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality. The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules

Core Competencies

• Accountability & Dependability
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Analytical
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Communication
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Detail Oriented
• Ethics & Integrity
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Problem Solving
• Staff Management
• Team Work
• Time Management

Job Duties

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required

Requirements

• Previous molding experience
• Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
• Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations

Flex-N-Gate Detroit, 9201 St. Cyril St., Detroit, Michigan, United States of America