Molding Supervisor

CSP (Teijin Automotive Technologies)•Temecula, CA

About The Position

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more. Job Description Key Responsibilities Leadership & Supervision Supervise, coach, and develop Mold Technicians. Assign work, prioritize daily activities, and ensure coverage to meet production demands. Conduct performance feedback and training assessments. Enforce safety policies and plant standards. Molding & Tooling Operations Ensure molds are properly set, maintained, repaired, and released for production. Troubleshoot molding and tooling-related issues. Support mold changeovers and production readiness. Coordinate preventive maintenance and tooling repairs. Engineering & Process Support Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. Support new program launches and mold trials. Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions. Recommend tooling and process improvements. Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits. Maintain standard work and documentation. Continuous Improvement Drive scrap, downtime, and cost reduction initiatives. Improve mold reliability and technician efficiency. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of 5 years molding experience. Prior leadership experience preferred. Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience. Knowledge of IATF 16949 and lean manufacturing. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Experience with new product launches. Familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, and PPAP. Skills & Competencies Strong technical and problem-solving skills. Effective leadership and communication. Ability to manage multiple priorities. If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you! Being a CSP employee means having the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our work experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to your success, and most importantly, our people. We are a team of self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy and humble people who make choices according to what is best for the team. We live to collaborate and make a difference.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years molding experience.
Prior leadership experience preferred.
Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 and lean manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Experience with new product launches.
Familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, and PPAP.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop Mold Technicians.
Assign work, prioritize daily activities, and ensure coverage to meet production demands.
Conduct performance feedback and training assessments.
Enforce safety policies and plant standards.
Ensure molds are properly set, maintained, repaired, and released for production.
Troubleshoot molding and tooling-related issues.
Support mold changeovers and production readiness.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and tooling repairs.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Support new program launches and mold trials.
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Recommend tooling and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits.
Maintain standard work and documentation.
Drive scrap, downtime, and cost reduction initiatives.
Improve mold reliability and technician efficiency.