Night Shift Injection Molding Supervisor

American Plastics, LLC; Tiffin (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Plastics, LLC in Tiffin, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an injection molding team on the floor and collaborate with the Production Manager. The role emphasizes safety, output, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience with plastic injection knowledge and is capable of prioritizing tasks, mentoring staff, and driving KPI milestones. This is a hybrid role balancing floor work and office duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering, business management, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience; plastic injection knowledge is a MUST.
• Hybrid candidate—on the floor and in office management.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding team and oversee processing plastics.
• Troubleshoot molding parameters to maintain quality and output.
• Respond to problems with corrective technical or mechanical solutions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and track KPIs.
• Evaluate employee performance and develop a cohesive production team.
• Make timely production decisions and prioritize schedules.
• Implement process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor processes to ensure productivity and quality standards.
• Escalate issues from maintenance to engineering as needed.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Injection molding knowledge

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Communication

Safety mindset

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

American Plastics, LLC in Tiffin, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an injection molding team on the floor and collaborate with the Production Manager. The role emphasizes safety, output, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience with plastic injection knowledge and is capable of prioritizing tasks, mentoring staff, and driving KPI milestones. This is a hybrid role balancing floor work and office duties.