Production supervisor

Plastic Injection Molding Shift Supervisor - Automotive Parts Mfg.

Our automotive parts manufacturing client in NE Georgia seeks very specific experience for their fast-paced manufacturing environment. They seek an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Shift Supervisor to lead a large team, driving operational excellence, and helping build a positive, growth-focused culture on the shop floor. A minimum of three years Plastic Injection Molding Setup and Operation experience in an automotive production/manufacturing environment is required - NON-NEGOTIABLE.

If you bring deep technical expertise in automotive plastic injection molding and supervising a large team, I'd like to talk with you!

What You'll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor direct and indirect shop-floor associates, fostering team growth, open communication, and a collaborative spirit.
• Master the Process: Oversee daily injection molding operations, machine setups, and parameter controls to keep production running smoothly.
• Drive Quality & Efficiency: Ensure cycle times, packaging specs, and quality standards are consistently met while maximizing throughput and minimizing waste.
• Problem-Solve: Use structured root-cause analysis to troubleshoot process issues, maintain 5S standards, and keep efficiency metrics high.
• Train & Develop: Coach operators on system procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices to set every team member up for success.
• Keep Operations Connected: Manage daily shift reports, track labor utilization, and work closely with senior leadership to keep performance aligned with plant goals.

What You Bring

• Industry Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on automotive plastic injection molding experience.
• Leadership Experience: 5+ years in a supervisory role with a proven track record of managing associates, equipment, and materials effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the natural ability to give clear direction and collaborate across departments.
• Technical & Analytical Mindset: proven problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a self-motivated drive to continuously improve floor operations.
• Reliability: Excellent attendance record and the flexibility to work overtime when needed to support production goals.

Why Join This Team?

Your leadership will directly shape the plant culture, optimize daily operations, and drive team success in an environment that actively recognizes and rewards hard work.

salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises minimum team of 45 and coordinates injection molding processes including machine set-ups and operations
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to give direction and lead others; to take action as necessary in line with company procedures and guidelines
• Manage direct and indirect associates, equipment, and materials to achieve the highest level of quality and productivity at minimum cost
• Ensure that all products are manufactured to process standards, including cycle times, quality standards, packaging requirements.
• Develop team members and culture
• Responsible for daily shift reporting and documentation
• Control efficiency, utilization, and effectiveness of the labor within departments
• Ability to use problem solving skills and engage in problem solving activities
• Capable of training operators in the relevant systems and procedures
• Excellent attendance and the ability to work overtime
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to consult and coordinate with the management team, communicating all necessary information
• Maintain and improve 5s on production floor
• Detail oriented and self-motivated with desire to succeed
• Minimum 5 or more years of supervisory experience

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Plastic Injection Molding (3 years of experience is required)
• PIM Setup and Operation (3 years of experience is required)
• PIM in Automotive Mfg (3 years of experience is required)
• Supervisor (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Lean 5s (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Manufacturing
• Automotive Manufacturing (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.