Shift Supervisor – Plastic Injection Molding

Shift Supervisor – Plastic Injection Molding

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Based on Experience
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor / Process Technician to oversee daily plastic injection molding operations. This hands-on leadership role combines production supervision, injection molding troubleshooting, employee training, and quality control to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Direct, train, and support production employees while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Monitor injection molding processes and ensure compliance with approved master setup sheets.
• Troubleshoot injection molding machines, process issues, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform process verifications, respond to deviations, and document approved process changes.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, maintenance needs, and timely repairs.
• Perform tooling setups as needed to support production schedules.
• Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and shift updates to management and incoming supervisors.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift documentation, and process reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing safety procedures and applicable IATF quality standards.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and maintain a clean, organized production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding machine setup, processing, and troubleshooting.
• Previous production supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding equipment, auxiliary systems, and process-related issues.
• Knowledge of master setup sheets, process verification procedures, and production documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety practices and quality standards, including IATF.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with management, engineering, and production teams.