Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Leader – Injection Molding Operations

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end injection molding operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You’ll drive performance across production, process optimization, tooling, materials flow, and team leadership while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and delivery expectations.

The position plays a key role in improving operational efficiency, increasing equipment utilization, and supporting broader business growth initiatives. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams while also leading internal improvement and automation efforts.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoys building, coaching, and developing strong technical teams.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversee daily molding operations to meet production targets and customer commitments
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, output, and cost performance
• Lead internal transfer and localization initiatives in partnership with global stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality expectations across all operations
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support on the production floor
• Develop, refine, and standardize manufacturing processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technicians and process specialists
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across operations
• Evaluate tooling, equipment, and material performance to improve uptime and throughput
• Support production planning and execution to meet operational goals
• Champion automation and productivity improvement initiatives
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to support ongoing projects
• Maintain accurate process documentation and work instructions
• Train team members on updated processes and best practices
• Ensure facility operations remain compliant with applicable standards and regulations
• Partner with internal teams to support quality system requirements
• Oversee preventative maintenance efforts for machines and tooling

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred
• Several years of leadership experience within a manufacturing setting
• Strong background in injection molding, including processing, equipment, and automation
• Experience working with molding equipment and tooling (specific machine experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and process optimization
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience working with production systems (ERP/MRP)
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Injection Molding Experience