Night Injection Molding Shift Lead — Lean & SQDC

Atkore; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 66,320 - 91,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave required under law

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor for Nights to lead an injection molding team and drive Lean Daily Management across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will supervise machine start-ups, changeovers, and troubleshoot issues while improving cycle times and material usage.

The role requires hands-on experience in injection molding, 2–5 years of supervisory work, and strong leadership. You will coordinate with maintenance, manage overtime, and mentor team members in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in injection molding operations (setup, start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting).
• Experience with process improvement and lean tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead using the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management within your team, utilizing Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Supervise and support injection molding operations, including machine setup, start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and optimize cycle times, material usage, and machine efficiency to achieve production goals.
• Ensure proper material handling to maintain quality standards.
• Implement cross-training activities to ensure proper operation of injection molding machines and maximize team flexibility.
• Coach team members to identify process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, production schedules, and quality specifications, including dimensional checks and visual inspections.
• Partner with maintenance for mold changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
• Lead by example and live the Atkore Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Injection molding

Lean manufacturing

Communication & leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Atkore is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor for Nights to lead an injection molding team and drive Lean Daily Management across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will supervise machine start-ups, changeovers, and troubleshoot issues while improving cycle times and material usage.

The role requires hands-on experience in injection molding, 2–5 years of supervisory work, and strong leadership. You will coordinate with maintenance, manage overtime, and mentor team members in a fast-paced