Injection Molding Supervisor
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6025831
Date Posted: 7/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Oakland, CA
Salary: $70,000 - $95,000
Description
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Title: Injection Molding Supervisor
Location: Oakland, California
Shift or Travel: No travel required
Compensation: $70,000–$95,000/year plus 7.9% base salary bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) with company match starting on date of hire. Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks, and discounts. Paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits.
Title: Injection Molding Supervisor
Location: Oakland, California
Shift or Travel: No travel required
Compensation: $70,000–$95,000/year plus 7.9% base salary bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) with company match starting on date of hire. Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks, and discounts. Paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits.
Position Description:
Leads the Technical Operations production team, ensuring all molding, automation, and production assistant team members are trained, motivated, and prepared to meet daily production demands successfully.
Leads the Technical Operations production team, ensuring all molding, automation, and production assistant team members are trained, motivated, and prepared to meet daily production demands successfully.
• Lead and mentor a team of molding, automation, and production assistant technicians in a fast-paced environment
• Develop and improve injection molding and automation processes using scientific molding/automation practices
• Troubleshoot and maintain production-approved molds and automation equipment
• Create and maintain process setup datasheets, work instructions, protocols, and documentation
• Monitor machine performance and ensure optimal production standards at all times
• Direct production scheduling for all Technical Operations technicians
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment using 5S and lean methodologies
• Perform formal individual and group training sessions on molding and automation
• Support various shifts and occasional weekends as needed
• Recommend and implement production process improvements
• Utilize root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve molded part defects and automation issues
• Other duties as assigned
• Develop and improve injection molding and automation processes using scientific molding/automation practices
• Troubleshoot and maintain production-approved molds and automation equipment
• Create and maintain process setup datasheets, work instructions, protocols, and documentation
• Monitor machine performance and ensure optimal production standards at all times
• Direct production scheduling for all Technical Operations technicians
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment using 5S and lean methodologies
• Perform formal individual and group training sessions on molding and automation
• Support various shifts and occasional weekends as needed
• Recommend and implement production process improvements
• Utilize root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve molded part defects and automation issues
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• 3–5 years of experience in injection molding operations, with leadership responsibilities preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; capable of learning SAP and File Maker databases
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to mentor and build team spirit
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical production issues
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Excellent attendance and dependability record; able to work flexible shifts if required
• 3–5 years of experience in injection molding operations, with leadership responsibilities preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; capable of learning SAP and File Maker databases
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to mentor and build team spirit
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical production issues
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Excellent attendance and dependability record; able to work flexible shifts if required
