We're happy to be supporting a 'Best Places to Work' custom injection molding manufacturer that's looking for its next Molding Leader in the greater Seattle, Washington area. This is a high-impact role focused on stabilizing, developing, and elevating an established team while driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement in the injection molding production area.
Position Summary -
The Injection Molding Manager's responsibility is to provide technical support to ensure the production goals of the organization are met. Provides leadership related to Injection Molding resources (staff and equipment) to sustain the daily operations of the Department. May suggest or implement equipment purchases, modifications, or calibration changes that could result in improved productivity or reduced costs related to production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations of the Injection Molding Department
- Troubleshoot molding processes to optimize parameters.
- Ensure cycle times, yield, quality, and deliverables meet cost-reduction goals.
- Collaborate with Scheduling and Customer Service to meet commitment dates.
- Support production KPIs and explore automation opportunities.
- Demonstrated Time Management and Prioritization strengths easily dovetail with Organization/Planning relevant to departmental needs
Job Skill Requirements:
- Advanced Project Management Techniques: Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management
- Product Lifecycle Management: Understanding of the entire product lifecycle from concept to production and beyond
- Proficient knowledge and use of MRP and ERP systems in relation to plastic injection molding and tooling
- Understanding of industry standards for tooling, supply chain, raw material options, product design, management of technical staff
- Advanced knowledge of injection molding
- Tool Design Experience
- Kaizen/Lean Management Techniques
Education and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- RJG Master Molder Status, scientific molding experience, preferred
- 7 to 10 years of experience in advanced Injection Molding, Setup, or Process Engineering