Production Shift Leader - Injection Molding (2nd shift)

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

2d • $84,674 - $127,010 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the charge in transforming LEGO's injection molding operations, driving safety, quality, and innovation while developing a high-performing team in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. This position will start with a general administrative shift (8 AM to 4 PM) until the manufacturing site completes the ramp-up stage. Afterwards, it will transition to leading the 2nd shift schedule, which will be a 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, mold setup, process validation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with highly automated manufacturing systems, including robotics and digital platforms.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality management systems like ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance coordination and equipment reliability strategies.
• Background in plastics technology or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills to identify production trends and improvement opportunities.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with engineering and automation teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing business demands and operational conditions.
• Proficiency in digital manufacturing systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily injection molding operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production performance.
• Drive production performance through data-driven decision making and operational excellence.
• Coordinate activities across teams including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, and Quality.
• Oversee mold setup and changeovers to align with production schedules and capacity requirements.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with LEGO safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance production flow and manufacturing efficiency.

Benefits

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree