Plan and manage all injection molding production to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
Keep machines well used, cycle times efficient, and downtime low
Monitor daily output and take corrective action when needed
Build production schedules and staffing plans
Lead, train, and mentor engineers, technicians, and operators
Build teamwork, accountability, and skill development in the department
Run performance reviews and support team members' career growth
Make sure the team follows company policies and procedures
Approve process setups, parameter changes, and production runs
Work with Quality Assurance to keep products consistent and within specification
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects, scrap, and other issues
Implement and sustain 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives
Coordinate mold setup, preventive maintenance, and repairs with the tooling department
Keep molding and auxiliary equipment in good working order
Recommend equipment upgrades and capital investments
Oversee material handling, usage, and inventory to limit waste and cost
Maintain batch documentation and production traceability
Run safety audits and risk assessments, and act on the findings
Build a strong safety culture across the team
Analyze production data to find improvement opportunities
Reduce scrap, energy use, and downtime while increasing throughput
Work with engineering, maintenance, and quality on new product launches and process validations

Preferred: bachelor's degree in mechanical, plastics, or manufacturing engineering, or a related field
A technical diploma with extensive injection molding experience may also be considered
5 to 8 years in injection molding operations, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
Strong background in process optimization, mold setup, troubleshooting, and production management
Experience with injection molding machines (such as Haitian or Husky) and automation systems
Knowledge of thermoplastic materials, mold design, and auxiliary equipment
Familiarity with scientific molding, DOE, and Lean manufacturing tools
Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems and Microsoft Office
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical, hands-on problem solver
High attention to detail and a focus on operational excellence

Done for you

We'll apply to this for you

Denidel's HR team submits and tracks the application on your behalf.

Opens the employer's own site, where you complete your application

Posted	09 Oct 2026
Views	0

Injection Molding Supervisor