Thermoplastics Injection Molding Operations Supervisor

Torrey Holistics; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AmbaFlex, Canton, OH, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the injection molding floor. You will align people, molds, materials, and machines to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production.

You’ll report to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager and lead a manufacturing team focused on quality and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include safety walks, 6S standards, production planning, changeovers, monitoring cycle times and downtime, and coaching operators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in injection molding manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervising in a production setting.
• Deep knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Organization: Enforce safe work practices, PPE, and LOTO; maintain 6S standards; proactively resolve safety concerns.
• Planning & Execution: Coordinate daily production; schedule jobs, mold changeovers, staffing, and machine loading; adjust in-flight to meet goals.
• Quality & Process Control: Ensure products meet standards; track cycle times, scrap, rework, downtime, and process stability; collaborate cross-functionally to improve.
• Reporting & Inventory: Maintain precise records; verify inventory and materials; complete ERP/MRP transactions and reporting.
• Leadership & Development: Lead and support the team; provide feedback and training; communicate clearly across shifts; build a positive, team-first environment.

Skills

Injection molding

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Quality requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/manufacturing education preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP

Inventory management

Spreadsheets

Job description

Thermoplastics Injection Molding Operations SupervisorAt AmbaFlex, you’ll be the conductor of our molding floor—aligning people, molds, materials, and machines so every run is safe, efficient, and on time. In this role, you’ll report to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager and serve as a key leader within our manufacturing team, championing quality and continuous improvement every step of the way.A day in your lifeStart of shift: You open with a safety walk, reinforcing PPE and LOTO expectations, spotting risks early, and checking 6S readiness so the area is audit-ready.Production huddle: With data in hand, you align staffing, prioritize jobs, plan mold changeovers, and balance machine utilization to meet customer commitments.Mid-shift optimization: You monitor cycle times, scrap, rework, and downtime in real time—adjusting resources, parameters, and schedules to protect throughput and quality. You partner closely with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and lock in lasting fixes.Data and materials: You keep accurate production, downtime, scrap, and labor records, verify inventory accuracy and material availability, and complete ERP/MRP transactions and reports without delay.People and handoff: You coach operators, deliver performance feedback, support training, and close with a clean shift handoff that communicates priorities, issues, and expectations.What you’ll be responsible forSafety & Organization: Enforce safe work practices, PPE, and LOTO; maintain 6S standards; proactively resolve safety concerns.Planning & Execution: Coordinate daily production; schedule jobs, mold changeovers, staffing, and machine loading; adjust in-flight to meet goals.Quality & Process Control: Ensure products meet standards; track cycle times, scrap, rework, downtime, and process stability; collaborate cross-functionally to improve.Reporting & Inventory: Maintain precise records; verify inventory and materials; complete ERP/MRP transactions and reporting.Leadership & Development: Lead and support the team; provide feedback and training; communicate clearly across shifts; build a positive, team-first environment.Required qualifications5+ years in injection molding manufacturing.2+ years supervising in a production setting.Deep knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality requirements.Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Computer proficiency: spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP, and inventory management.Preferred backgroundTechnical training/education in plastics manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a related field.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, production scheduling, and process troubleshooting.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required.Additional technical or manufacturing-related education preferred.What success looks likeInspiring leadership and strong team-building.Crisp communication and attention to detail.Proactive problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset.Uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.Thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Core proficienciesSupervisory ExperienceInjection Molding Experience