Posted August 17, 2026
Injection Molding Operations Lead/Supervisor
ProStaffing
Claremont, NC, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Injection Molding Operations Lead
Direct-Hire Opportunity
Hourly Pay: $29-$34
Hours 8am-4pm
Location Hickory
Climage controlled injection molding mfg
Position Overview
ProStaffing is conducting a search for an experienced Injection Molding Operations Lead/Supervisor to join an established manufacturing operation. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who understands injection molding processes, equipment changeovers, quality requirements, and preventive maintenance while also having the ability to develop and lead a production team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping the department operating safely, efficiently, and according to established production and quality standards.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Production & Process Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day activities within the assigned injection molding area.
- Coordinate employees, equipment, tooling, and production priorities to support scheduled manufacturing requirements.
- Ensure finished products are produced in accordance with established quality specifications and process requirements.
- Perform and/or coordinate tooling and equipment changes needed for different product configurations.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the molding process and the responsibilities of each team member within the operation.
Team Supervision & Development
- Provide daily direction and leadership to production employees.
- Assign and coordinate work based on production needs and priorities.
- Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Train and develop team members to strengthen technical capabilities, productivity, and overall department performance.
- Maintain effective communication between production employees, management, and supporting departments.
Equipment & Maintenance Coordination
- Identify equipment or machine concerns and ensure repair needs are communicated promptly.
- Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
- Work closely with maintenance personnel to address mechanical or process-related issues affecting production.
- Help ensure equipment is properly prepared and available to meet manufacturing requirements.
Safety, Quality & Workplace Standards
- Promote compliance with company safety procedures and applicable workplace safety requirements.
- Maintain strong housekeeping and workplace organization standards, including 5S practices.
- Reinforce quality expectations throughout the production process and address issues when standards are not being achieved.
Production Coordination
- Maintain close communication with production planning regarding schedules, priorities, equipment availability, and potential production constraints.
- Help identify and resolve issues that could affect production schedules, quality, or departmental performance.
What We're Looking For
Candidates should bring 3–5 years of injection molding experience along with a solid working knowledge of injection molding processes and quality requirements.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical and manufacturing aptitude
- Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment-related concerns
- Effective leadership and employee-development skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, quality, and planning functions
- Ability to understand safety procedures, work instructions, SOPs, and equipment or maintenance documentation
- Ability to prepare routine production-related reports and correspondence
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