Injection Molding Supervisor

Injection Molding Supervisor – Lake Zurich, IL | On-Site | Direct Hire | $30.00 – $40.00/hr

About the Opportunit

yA well-established manufacturer in Lake Zurich, IL is conducting a confidential search for an Injection Molding Supervisor to take full ownership of their injection molding department. This is a replacement role and the company is moving quickly — the right person walks in as the department leader and makes it their own from day one

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The department runs 5 injection molding machines in a high-mix, low-volume environment producing 350+ different part numbers across 36 raw materials. This is a working supervisor role — you will be on the floor with your team every day performing changeovers, mentoring operators, and driving the department forward. The facility is clean, modern, bright, and well-organize

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Important: This position requires passing a drug test that screens for marijuana. Please do not apply if you are unable to meet this requireme

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What You'll Be D

• oingTaking full ownership of a 5-machine injection molding department in a high-mix, low-volume job shop environ
• mentCoaching, mentoring, and developing 2-3 entry-level operators and working alongside an experienced senior techni
• cianPerforming mold setups, changeovers, and operating machines as needed when the team is short or volume demand
• s itMixing raw materials and managing material selection across different resins, colors, and pellet s
• izesManaging the production schedule across 350+ SKUs and hitting
• KPIsIdentifying process improvements and cost savings opportunities to drive effici
• encyWorking closely with a Manufacturing Engineer on programming and technical sup
• portManaging different personality types and skill levels across a small, tight-knit

team

What We're Lookin

• g For7-10 years of injection molding experience — 6-7 years considered with strong leade
• rship2-5+ years of lead, supervisor, or manager experience in an injection molding environment — req
• uiredHands-on, coach-style leader who genuinely enjoys developing people and seeing them
• growComfortable stepping in to operate or set up machines alongside the team — this is not a des
• k jobHigh-mix, low-volume or job shop background strongly pref
• erredContinuous improvement mindset — ability to identify inefficiencies and drive solu
• tionsAbility to manage different personalities and skill levels on the same
• teamMust be able to pass a drug test that screens for marijuana — zero tole

rance

Nice t

• o HaveExperience with Krauss Maffei injection molding ma
• chinesPLC troubleshooting or modification expe
• rienceTribal knowledge of resins, colors, pellet sizes, and melting temperatures across multiple mat

erials

Why Th

• is RoleTrue department ownership — this is yours to build
• and runClean, modern, well-equipped facility that candidates consistently rave about after v
• isiting100% company-paid individual medic
• al planStrong team around you including a Manufacturing Engineer and experienced senior tec
• hnicianOpportunity to reduce OT and drive efficiency with machines capable of running autonomously ov
• ernightFamily-oriented, people-first culture that invests in its

leaders

• Benefits100% company-paid individual medi cal plan — Blue Cross Blu
• e ShieldFamily plan options at 4 coverag
• e levels401(k) with company cont
• ributionDirect hire — no contrac
• t periodOccasional overtime (a few hours up to 10 per week during busy

periods)

Schedule & Com

• pensation$30.00 – $40.00/hr depending on e
• xperience1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Mond
• ay–FridayDi

rect Hire

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• quirementsMinimum 7 years of injection molding experience (6-7 considered with strong l
• eadership)Minimum 2 years of lead or supervisory
• experienceHigh school dipl
• oma or GEDMust pass background check and drug test — marijuana i

s screened

Interested?Send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io or apply directly through this posting. All inquiries are kept strictly co

nfidential.