Thermoplastics Injection Molding Operations Supervisor

AmbaFlex Spiral Conveyor Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AmbaFlex is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality products. This role coordinates people, materials, machines, molds, and production schedules while driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

The Supervisor reports directly to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager and serves as a key leader within the manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of injection molding manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer and business requirements.
• Schedule and prioritize jobs, machine utilization, mold changeovers, and staffing needs.
• Monitor production performance and adjust resources as needed to meet production goals.
• Maintain accurate production records, downtime reporting, scrap tracking, and labor reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and conduct shift handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Injection molding

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

AmbaFlex is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Supervisor to lead daily injection molding operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality products. This role is responsible for coordinating people, materials, machines, molds, and production schedules while driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

The Injection Molding Supervisor reports directly to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager and serves as a key leader within the manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Workplace Organization

• Promote and enforce safe work practices, PPE requirements, and LOTO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment through 6S standards.
• Identify and address safety concerns proactively.

Production Planning & Execution

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer and business requirements.
• Schedule and prioritize jobs, machine utilization, mold changeovers, and staffing needs.
• Monitor production performance and adjust resources as needed to meet production goals.

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure products meet established quality standards.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap, rework, downtime, and process performance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues and implement improvements.

Reporting & Inventory Accuracy

• Maintain accurate production records, downtime reporting, scrap tracking, and labor reporting.
• Verify inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Support ERP/MRP system transactions and reporting requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and support production employees.
• Provide performance feedback and training support.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs and communicate production priorities, issues, and expectations.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Job requirements

Required

• Minimum5 years of injection molding manufacturing experience.
• Minimum2 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management.

Preferred

• Technical training or education in plastics manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, production scheduling, and process troubleshooting.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Additional technical or manufacturing-related education is preferred.

What We're Looking For

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Supervisory Experience
• Injection Molding Experience