Job Description

Injection Molding Production Supervisor - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 70k/year - Gardner, MA

• Our client, an established plastics manufacturing organization, is seeking an Injection Molding Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, production personnel, and equipment performance in Gardner, MA.
• This position is responsible for coordinating plastic injection molding production, supervising manufacturing employees, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining production schedules, quality standards, and workplace safety. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 11:30pm - 7:30am (3rd shift).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily plastic injection molding operations, production equipment, and manufacturing personnel to meet production schedules and output requirements.
• Coordinate employee assignments, machine utilization, and production workflows across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor injection molding machines, processing conditions, and auxiliary equipment to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
• Perform basic injection molding machine adjustments, troubleshoot processing and equipment issues, and coordinate mechanical repairs with maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate material changes, production priorities, and manufacturing schedules with production employees and supporting departments.
• Monitor production output, equipment downtime, quality performance, and shift documentation using manufacturing reporting systems.
• Implement and maintain workplace safety procedures, manufacturing quality standards, and production operating procedures.
• Manage production employee schedules, attendance records, time-off approvals, and performance documentation in coordination with human resources.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production planning, and manufacturing management to address equipment availability, staffing, and production requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience in a plastic injection molding production environment required.
• Experience supervising or leading manufacturing production employees, including shift operations and personnel assignments, required.
• Hands-on experience operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting plastic injection molding machines and related production equipment required.
• Experience with basic injection molding processing, machine settings, and production troubleshooting required.
• Mechanical equipment experience, including reading mechanical schematics and performing basic equipment adjustments, required.
• Experience monitoring manufacturing production efficiency, equipment performance, and product quality required.
• Experience using manufacturing ERP systems and computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook and Word, required.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 60k - 70k/year range
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, etc.)

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