Own the Value Stream from Mold Change to Finished Goods

Do you coordinate presses, people, and parts with calm precision? Are LOTO and 6S second nature? Can you translate a production plan into on‑time, in‑spec results while developing a high‑performing team? If so, this leadership role at AmbaFlex is for you. Reporting to the Injection Mold & Maintenance Manager, you will steer daily injection molding operations to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable output.

Your Impact

• Safety & Organization: Enforce PPE, LOTO, and audit‑ready 6S. Act early on hazards.
• Planning & Scheduling: Align jobs, machines, molds, and staffing to meet customer commitments.
• Execution: Monitor cycle times, balance workloads, and reallocate resources to hit targets.
• Quality & Process Control: Meet standards; reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Data & Inventory Discipline: Keep clean records of production, downtime, scrap, and labor. Verify materials and inventory accuracy. Manage ERP/MRP transactions and reporting.
• People Leadership: Coach operators, deliver feedback and training, lead effective shift handoffs, and foster a team‑first culture.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in injection molding manufacturing.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in production.
• Deep working knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, machines, and quality standards.
• Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfort with spreadsheets, production reporting, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management.

Preferred Background

• Technical training or education in plastics manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience with Lean/CI, production scheduling, and process troubleshooting.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Additional technical or manufacturing education preferred.

How You Work

• Lead by example and elevate team performance.
• Communicate clearly and document accurately.
• Anticipate problems; act quickly to correct course.
• Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Thrive amid shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Proficiency Areas

• Supervisory Experience
• Injection Molding Experience