Production Supervisor – Injection Molding (2nd Shift)

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the 2nd shift Injection Molding operation to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing of high-quality products. This role provides direct supervision of molding technicians, operators, material handlers, and support personnel while driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement objectives.

The supervisor will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Continuous Improvement teams to support production schedules, optimize equipment performance, resolve manufacturing issues, and develop a high-performing workforce within a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.

• Conduct daily safety observations and corrective actions as needed.

• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive actions.

• Ensure safe operation of injection molding equipment, automation systems, and material handling processes.

• Manage daily production activities across molding presses and secondary operations.

• Ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality and customer requirements.

• Monitor shift performance against established KPIs.

• Coordinate staffing and resources to meet production demands.

• Lead shift handoff and communication between production teams.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and applicable quality system requirements.

• Drive adherence to approved processes, work instructions, and documentation.

• Partner with Quality teams on investigations, CAPAs, and nonconformance resolution.

• Promote right-first-time manufacturing practices.

• Directly supervise production operators, technicians, and support personnel.

• Provide coaching, performance management, and employee development.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.

• Support training and cross-training initiatives to enhance workforce flexibility.

• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Drive productivity, scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and OEE initiatives.

• Identify and remove production bottlenecks.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities.

• Lead escalation and resolution of equipment, material, and process issues.

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on process improvements and validation activities.

• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and preventive maintenance execution.

• Work with Planning and Supply Chain to align production schedules and inventory requirements.

• Support new product introductions, transfers, and capacity expansion projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline preferred.

• Associate degree with significant manufacturing leadership experience considered.

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting injection molding operations required.

• Strong understanding of production scheduling, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience leading teams in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience with medical devices, life sciences, diagnostics, or consumables manufacturing.

• Knowledge of scientific injection molding principles.

• Experience with automation systems and robotics.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.

• Experience with SAP, MES, or manufacturing systems.

• Safety performance (zero recordable incidents)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)

• Schedule attainment

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Scrap and yield performance

• Labor productivity

• Employee engagement and retention

• Training compliance

• CAPA and nonconformance closure effectiveness