What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Operations Manager position at Hayward Holdings, Inc.?
Join Hayward Holdings (NYSE: HAYW), the global leader in residential swimming pool equipment!
Hayward is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Manager to lead a high-volume, manufacturing operation supporting multiple production lines and cross-functional teams. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing production and technical operations, leading a team of approximately 175 employees, and driving performance in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across the molding operation. Located in Clemmons, NC.
What You'll Do
- Lead all injection molding operations across a three-shift manufacturing environment.
- Drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance.
- Manage production and technical teams while developing leadership across the organization.
- Optimize capacity, equipment utilization, mold changeovers, and production planning.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance to support operational excellence and new product launches.
- Support capital projects, automation initiatives, and equipment upgrades.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or related technical field.
- Strong injection molding process knowledge, troubleshooting, and process development experience.
- Understanding of thermoplastic materials, tooling, and design for manufacturability.
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, ERP, and MES systems.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Why Hayward?
This is an opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation for an industry-leading global company while influencing operational strategy, continuous improvement, and team development.