Process-Savvy Injection Molding Supervisor

PPI Injction Molding; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proto Plastics in Tipp City, Ohio seeks a process-savvy supervisor to lead operators and technical staff. You will translate production data into action, optimize molding parameters, and drive continuous improvement with Lean methods.

You’ll work daily with Quality, Tooling, Processing, Engineering and Maintenance to prevent issues, coach a diverse team, and deliver measurable throughput gains while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with injection molding processes and materials.
• Lean manufacturing experience and multi-product operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example; supervise operators and technicians across shifts.
• Own molding technology including robots, multi-cavity tooling, hot runner systems.
• Embed Lean principles; drive waste reduction and throughput gains.
• Translate production data into actionable floor improvements.
• Recruit, train, coach, and motivate team members; support corrective action.
• Collaborate daily with Quality, Tooling, Processing, Engineering and Maintenance.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Injection molding expertise

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

IQMS MRP

MS Office

Job description

Proto Plastics in Tipp City, Ohio seeks a process-savvy supervisor to lead operators and technical staff. You will translate production data into action, optimize molding parameters, and drive continuous improvement with Lean methods.

You’ll work daily with Quality, Tooling, Processing, Engineering and Maintenance to prevent issues, coach a diverse team, and deliver measurable throughput gains while maintaining safety and quality standards.