Production Shift Supervisor - Injection Molding (Days)

Atkore

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 66,320 - 91,190

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore in Dallas, TX, seeks a Production Shift Supervisor for PVC Injection Molded products. You will lead a lean-driven team, supervise molding operations, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

This role reports to the Production Manager and requires hands-on experience in mold setup and process optimization. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in Lean tools and Kaizen.

Qualifications

Supervisory experience in manufacturing production.
2-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Injection molding experience including setup and parameter adjustments.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Lean/continuous improvement background (GEMBA, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban).

Responsibilities

Lead with Lean Daily Management to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Supervise injection molding operations, including machine setup and startup.
Monitor cycle times, material usage, and machine efficiency.
Coordinate with maintenance for mold changes and preventive maintenance.
Coach team through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ensure safety, quality, and timely production.
Manage vacations and overtime.

Skills

Lean tools

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Mold changeovers

Process troubleshooting

Material handling

Lean Daily Management

Job description

Production Shift Supervisor – Injection Molding

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Who we are looking for:

Atkore, a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award, is searching for a Production Shift Supervisor to be based out of our Dallas, TX manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising production associates and processes that have responsibility for manufacturing PVC Injection Molded products.

What you’ll do:

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.

What you’ll bring:

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 strongly preferred, including:

Machine setup and parameter adjustments (temperature, pressure, cycle time)
Troubleshooting machine and mold issues
Understanding of resins and how to process.

High energy, strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and ability to work additional hours based on business needs.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, including conflict resolution.
Continuous improvement background (GEMBA, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.) and passion for growing your Lean experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment focused on problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
Start supervising your direct team on daily requirements and managing without guidance.
Understand safety, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities and start prioritizing improvement needs.
Gain an understanding of our products and processes.
Follow and modify leaders standard work for daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
Review and sign‑off on hour‑by‑hour boards, send daily production reports, and facilitate KPI board reviews.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

Participate in a Kaizen event relevant to your position.
Take full ownership of the shift’s Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba, and KPI boards.
Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Lead various training sessions for your team on machine operation, troubleshooting, and quality checks.
Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for on‑the‑job safety injuries, customer complaints, and employee relations issues.
Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Coach for performance, behavior, and culture.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

Be leading an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for SQDC.
Identify gaps and implement counteractions to expected performance.
Own formal improvement tracking, including action plans.
Create and update reports, training materials, and procedures, as needed.
Drive Lean Transformation for your shift; initiate and implement projects to improve SQDC.
Have meaningful conversations with your direct reports to improve their engagement, alignment, and performance.
Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $66,320 - $91,190. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include: