Injection Molding Supervisor

The Injection Molding Manager oversees the daily operations of the injection molding

department, ensuring efficient production, high product quality, and adherence to safety

standards. This role involves managing personnel, coordinating maintenance and process

activities, optimizing production performance, and driving continuous improvement

initiatives in molding operations.

1. Production Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all injection molding production activities to meet
quality, cost, and delivery targets.

• Ensure optimal machine utilization, cycle time efficiency, and minimal downtime.

• Monitor daily production performance and implement corrective actions where
necessary.

• Develop and maintain production schedules and staffing plans.

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, train, and mentor process engineers, technicians, and machine operators.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous skill development within the
department.

• Conduct performance evaluations and support career growth for team members.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.

3. Process & Quality Control

• Review and approve process setups, parameter changes, and production runs.

• Work with the Quality Assurance team to maintain product consistency and
compliance with specifications.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process or quality issues (defects,
scrap, etc.).

• Implement and sustain 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives to improve process
performance.

4. Tooling & Equipment Management

• Coordinate mold setup, preventive maintenance, and repairs with the tooling
department.

• Ensure all molding machines and auxiliary equipment are maintained in good
working condition.

• Recommend equipment upgrades and capital investments for improved efficiency and capacity.

5. Material & Resource Management

• Oversee material handling, usage, and inventory control to minimize waste and cost.

• Ensure proper documentation of material batches and traceability in production.

6. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.

• Promote a culture of safety awareness among all team members.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Analyze production data and identify areas for process improvement.

• Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, energy use, and downtime while improving
throughput.

• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams on new product
launches and process validations.

• Education:

o Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering,

Manufacturing, or related field (preferred).

o Technical diploma with extensive injection molding experience will be

considered.

o 5-8 years of experience in injection molding operations, with at least 3 years in

a managerial role.

o Strong background in process optimization, mold setup, troubleshooting, and

production management.

o Experience with injection molding machines (e.g., Haitian, Husky, etc.) and

automation systems.

o Knowledge of thermoplastic materials, mold design, and auxiliary equipment.

o Familiarity with scientific molding, DOE, and Lean manufacturing tools.

o Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

o Strong leadership and decision-making ability.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.