Production Supervisor - Molding

Grote Industries•Avon, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Supervisor-Molding as a multi shift leader to lead disciplined execution across molding operations and provide consistent leadership coverage across shifts. This role is responsible for setting standards, driving accountability, and ensuring safe, high quality production from startup through shift handoff. This is a leadership role for someone who understands molding operations, can command the floor, and can align multiple shifts to the same expectations and performance level.

Requirements

5+ years of molding experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience
Strong understanding of molding processes, equipment, and production flow
Proven ability to lead teams across different shifts
Comfortable holding standards and having direct performance conversations
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Willingness to work early mornings, nights, or rotating schedules as needed

Nice To Haves

Injection molding experience strongly preferred (others considered)
Experience leading start ups, changeovers, and recovery from downtime
Background in high accountability manufacturing environments
Technical or trade education a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise molding operations across multiple shifts
Own shift startups, changeovers, and production readiness
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production standards
Set clear expectations and drive consistent execution across all crews
Coach, develop, and hold molding technicians and operators accountable
Address downtime, scrap, staffing, and quality issues in real time
Ensure effective shift handoffs with clear communication of priorities and issues
Support troubleshooting of molding processes, tooling, and equipment
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve recurring issues
Maintain visible floor presence and hands on leadership