2ND SHIFT MOLDING SUPERVISOR
Core
Lead the daily operations of the injection molding department during the second shift, overseeing people, equipment, and production activities.
Role type
Shift Supervisor (Injection Molding)
Builds
Outdoor-living products (decking, railing) via plastic injection molding
Domain
Manufacturing / Plastics / Outdoor Living
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (incorrect mapping, corrected below)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work (Note: This is a manufacturing role, so 'physical/clinical work' is not the right category. The correct category from the allowed list is 'product features' or 'infrastructure' or 'dashboards & analysis' or 'research' or 'client delivery' or 'production ML models'. None fit perfectly. Let's re-evaluate the allowed list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. This role produces physical goods. 'product features' usually implies software. 'infrastructure' implies IT/Cloud. 'dashboards & analysis' implies data. 'research' implies R&D. 'client delivery' implies consulting. 'physical/clinical work' implies healthcare or manual labor. This is a manufacturing supervisor role. The closest fit might be 'infrastructure' (production infrastructure) or 'product features' (manufacturing product). However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. Let's look at the responsibilities: 'oversee the setup, operation, and performance of injection molding machines'. This is managing the production line. I will map this to 'infrastructure' as it manages the production infrastructure, or perhaps 'product features' if we consider the physical product. Actually, looking at the list again, none are perfect for a manufacturing supervisor. But 'infrastructure' often covers production facilities in some taxonomies. Let's try to find the best fit. The role ensures the production of goods. I will use 'infrastructure' as it relates to the production infrastructure.
Required skills
plastic injection molding operations, PVC molding, production scheduling, team leadership, machine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, continuous improvement (5S, TPM), quality control, inventory management
Preferred skills
PVC injection molding experience, forklift operation
Technologies
injection molding machines, molds, production-reporting tools, visual-management tools
Responsibilities
Lead daily injection molding department operations, direct and coach production employees, monitor production performance and quality, oversee machine and mold setup/operation, coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs, reduce downtime and waste, ensure safety compliance and audits, prepare production reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC