Injection Molding Supervisor

Third Shift Injection Molding SupervisorLocation: Maple Grove, MNSchedule: 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
A plastics manufacturer in Maple Grove is hiring a Third Shift Injection Molding Supervisor to lead a team of up to 40 employees. This person will oversee night shift production, support injection molding processes, and troubleshoot issues on the floor.
What you’ll doSupervise, train, and set priorities for up to 40 employees while maintaining production, quality, and safety standards.Support mold changes, machine startups, and process adjustments.Troubleshoot molding defects, machine alarms, and production interruptions. Identify the cause, make appropriate adjustments, and document the resolution.Monitor cycle times, scrap, and part quality, and respond when a process moves outside its established settings.Work with maintenance and quality teams on equipment issues, recurring defects, and corrective actions.Communicate production status and unresolved issues to the incoming shift.
What we’re looking forExperience supervising a sizable team in a plastic injection molding operation.Direct injection molding processing experience, including setting or adjusting process parameters and troubleshooting part defects.Ability to diagnose issues such as short shots, flash, sink, warpage, burns, and inconsistent part quality.Familiarity with molds, dryers, material handling equipment, and other equipment used in injection molding production.Ability to make sound decisions about production, part quality, and employee safety during the night shift.Availability to work onsite in Maple Grove from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.