Team Lead - Molding Operation

Education & Experience

• HND or Bachelor's degree in any Engineering field.
  
• 7–10 years’ experience in injection molding operations; experience in writing instruments or plastics manufacturing is an advantage.
  
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or team lead experience.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of injection molding machines and processes.
  
• Ability to set molding parameters and troubleshoot molding defects.
  
• Familiarity with mold installation, startup procedures, and basic molding knowledge.
  
• Good understanding of quality standards in plastics manufacturing.
  

Production Oversight

• Supervise and coordinate daily molding operations to meet production targets.
  
• Ensure all molding machines are properly set, calibrated, and functioning efficiently.
  
• Monitor production output, cycle times, and scrap rates; implement corrective actions where needed.
  
• Ensure that molds are installed, tested, and running according to specifications.
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and supervise molding machine Supervisors operators and technicians.
  
• Plan shift schedules, assign tasks, and ensure adequate staffing.
  
• Enforce operational discipline, safety practices, and quality standards.
  

Quality Control & Process Optimization

• Inspect molded pen components (caps, barrels, plugs etc.) to ensure they meet quality standards.
  
• Identify defects, troubleshoot process issues, and resolve quality deviations promptly.
  
• Work with the quality control team and maintenance team to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  

Mold & Machine Management

• Coordinate mold changes.
  
• Report and escalate major mold or machine-related issues.
  
• Ensure proper documentation of machine settings, mold history, and production logs.
  
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
  
• Ensure daily analysis of cavitation and cycle time.
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
  
• Maintain accurate records of production performance, downtime, and material usage.
  
• Track and communicate any operational risks, shortages, or constraints.