Production Molding Manager

gpac; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a molding supervisor in Watertown, CT to lead the molding team and ensure on‑time, quality output in a facility under ISO 13485:2016 guidelines. You will supervise, train, and mentor staff while coordinating shift tasks and maintaining a safe, clean mold floor.

The role requires extensive injection molding experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and a proven track record of getting the job done and leading by example.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 5+ years of responsible activity in injection molding.
• Demonstrated ability in supervisory position.
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting of injection molding machines.
• Demonstrated ability to get the job done and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor production output in the Molding department.
• Communicate and schedule daily team members tasks.
• Continuously monitor molding parameters striving for continuous improvements.
• Continuously monitor scrap quantities with the goal of reducing loss revenue.
• Perform mold changes if needed.
• Perform Engineering process services as needed.
• Respond to machine alarms as needed.
• Provide guidance to personnel during emergencies.
• Maintain a clean and organized molding floor, materials room, and maintenance department.
• Periodic coverage for all 3 shifts to audit and ensure all leads and staff members are maintaining protocols and training

Skills

Supervisory experience

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

1.0 PURPOSE

• To implement the company's Quality Policy and ensure that the requirements of ISO 13485:2016 and other applicable industry standards are maintained.
• To be a key member of Molding who helps us meet our goals for on-time delivery of quality products to our customers.

2.0 Responsibilities/Authority

• Supervise shift operations with the aim for high performance.
• Supervise Material Handlers with aim to improve our molding processes
• Supervise, train and guidance all maintenance activities with the aim of improving our operations
• Provide training and guidance to team members.
• Conduct annual reviews of team members.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Quality Department.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Tool Room.
• Oversee all facility maintenance with Director of Engineering
• Oversee all equipment maintenance in Molding, Tool Room, and Pad Printing.

3.0 DUTIES

• Continuously monitor production output in the Molding department.
• Communicate and schedule daily team members tasks.
• Continuously monitor molding parameters striving for continuous improvements.
• Continuously monitor scrap quantities with the goal of reducing loss revenue
• Perform mold changes if needed.
• Perform Engineering process services as needed
• Respond to machine alarms as needed.
• Provide guidance to personnel during emergencies.
• Maintain a clean and organized molding floor, materials room, and maintenance department
• Periodic coverage for all 3 shifts to audit and ensure all leads and staff members are maintaining protocols and training

4.0 EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent.

5.0 Experience

• 5 + years of responsible activity in injection molding.
• Demonstrated ability in supervisory position.
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting of injection molding machines.
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to get the job done
• To lead by example

6.0 PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Careful worker with a positive attitude.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• A highly self-motivated person
• Highly organized
• Strong willingness to learn
• Resourceful Problem Solver
• Must work well under pressure and pay close attention to details.
• A strong sense of responsibility
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be physically fit to work in a somewhat physically demanding job that requires lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Perform basic physical tasks such as lifting 25lbs.
• PPE must be worn when required such as back brace, safety glasses and steel toe shoes

7.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Operations Manager

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.