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DESIGN MOLDED PLASTICS
Supervisor - Injection Molding
Job Description
Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Supervisor - Injection Molding to oversee our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing production teams, ensuring safety standards are maintained, and optimizing injection molding processes to meet quality and efficiency goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. Duties Manage daily production or assembly teams by assigning work tasks to operators and material handlers, monitoring performance, providing coaching, and handling disciplinary actions or annual appraisals. Review production schedules and work orders to prioritize jobs effectively and ensure shift goals are achieved. Monitor manufacturing metrics such as press utilization, equipment effectiveness, and scrap rates to identify areas for improvement. Identify and resolve machine malfunctions or process failures promptly to minimize downtime, including technical troubleshooting of injection molding equipment. Enforce safety standards across the production floor, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and fostering a safe working environment. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to maintain product quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing process data and implementing corrective actions as needed. Experience Proven experience in supervising injection molding or plastic manufacturing operations. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate production teams effectively. Technical knowledge of injection molding machinery, processes, and troubleshooting techniques. Familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as press utilization, equipment effectiveness, and scrap reduction. Commitment to workplace safety standards and best practices in a manufacturing setting. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle process failures efficiently. Prior experience in managing safety protocols within a production environment is highly desirable. Pay is based upon experience This position offers an engaging opportunity for a motivated professional eager to lead a dynamic injection molding team while ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance.
Expected hours:
No less than 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have any injection molding experience? If you have experience how many years of injection molding experience do you have? What are your salary requirements? What shifts are you available to work? Are you able to work a 12-hour shift 3 days on 3 days off rotation? How many people have you supervised at one time?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a production facility.
$66,541 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth