Supervisor - Injection Molding

The Supervisor is responsible for producing parts that meet the company’s quality standards while maintaining standard cycle times and following established molding processes. The individual will perform level III QA audits; make color and material changes, mold insert changes and hot stamp changes as dictated by the schedule. The individual will provide effective leadership of a small team of assemblers and entry level technicians in the production area to ensure accurate assembly of parts and compliance with plant safety and quality policies.

• Maintain standard cycle times for all products and document and communicate any deviations to the Production Manager
• Troubleshoot common and more complex molding and automation problems and perform corrective action
• Perform hot stamp changeovers, automation cell changeovers and start-up of equipment
• Read, review, and fill out appropriate documentation for material identification, special production requirements, hot stamp type & foil selection, instructions tags and labels
• Report all damaged or malfunctioning equipment and unusual situations to the Production Manager
• Perform color and material changes in a safe, clean, and timely manner
• Program color blender by entering shot weight and concentrate let down ratio to provide correct color for molded part
• Execute scheduled color changes to ensure product color is correct and uniform and done with minimum production overruns or waste
• Clean metal separators and magnets and remove any contaminated material to the designated area

• Provide guidance and coaching to employees on company culture, policies and procedure and compliance with plant safety and quality policies
• Ensure all production employees are following safety, quality and environmental standards
• Train Cell Technicians to perform material, color, and hot stamp changes in support of the daily duties in production
• Perform level III QA audits and monitor and maintain quality objectives
• Utilize IQMS to document rejects, downtime, and shift end production report
• Print work orders and perform 1st article inspections
• Work with production and support department managers/leaders to maximize objectives

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an injection molding environment working directly with equipment
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience leading production employees
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Must be a self‑starter with high initiative and able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment with shifting demands
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (IQMS preferred)
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities
• Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Security:
  Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Optional Extras:
  Employee‑paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits
• Time Off:
  Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company‑paid Christmas shutdown
• Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets
• Locally sourced prize raffles
• Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team

The Supervisor is based at our facility in Ottawa, KS, and plays a key role in keeping our production floor running safely and efficiently. We’re looking for a team‑driven leader who can maintain quality standards, manage cycle times, and perform hands‑on tasks like Level III audits and color, material, and mold changes. If you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and keeping operations on track, we want to hear from you.