Plastics Molding Manager

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Injection Molding Process Manager / Technical Lead to drive process excellence, optimize production performance, and lead technical initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex molding challenges, improving efficiency, and mentoring teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results. You'll play a critical role in shaping processes, supporting new product launches, and ensuring safe, stable, and repeatable production across operations.

• Develop, optimize, and monitor injection molding processes to ensure part quality, cycle time efficiency, and process stability
• Establish and document robust process parameters using scientific molding principles
• Troubleshoot molding defects and process variation using structured root cause analysis
• Estimate cycle times and evaluate process capabilities to support production planning and cost analysis
• Lead mold sampling, qualification, and validation for new and existing tooling
• Provide technical input on mold design, including gating, venting, cooling, and part ejection
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams
• Support new product launches by developing scalable, repeatable molding processes
• Recommend tooling or process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and mold life
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to technicians, leads, and production staff
• Develop training materials and processing standards to elevate team capabilities
• Supervise team leads and support performance management and employee development
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and stop production when risks are identified
• Stay current on advancements in molding technologies, materials, and equipment

• Degree in Plastics Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3–5 years of experience in injection molding process development and troubleshooting
• Experience with mold sampling, validation, and tooling evaluation
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and defect analysis
• Knowledge of mold design fundamentals (gating, venting, cooling, ejection)
• Experience with scientific molding techniques and process validation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and tooling designs
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  

• RJG Master Molder certification or equivalent scientific molding training
• Experience leading technical teams or supervising production staff
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing
• Strong coaching and mentorship capabilities
• Experience supporting new product launches in a production setting
  

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