Mold Room Manager

About the role

This position would report to the Operations Manager and is responsible for supervising our mold makers by ensuring that the molds are produced on-time and at the quoted price.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safety-first culture in the tool shop; enforce company policies, safety regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead daily mold shop operations to ensure molds/tooling are delivered on time and at quoted cost.
• Maintain real-time visibility, tracking, and accountability for all open tooling projects; communicate priorities and status.
• Identify, escalate, and remove bottlenecks to protect build schedules and improve throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts (process flow, standard work, quality, and housekeeping/5S).
• Coach, train, and onboard mold makers; develop talent and reinforce company values on the floor.
• Monitor performance, provide day-to-day leadership coverage (break/lunch relief, absence coverage), and ensure consistent execution.
• Drive quality and prevention of nonconformities through troubleshooting, corrective actions, and sustainable countermeasures.
• Partner with engineering and suppliers: coordinate ECNs/customer revisions, lead design reviews, and recommend capital equipment investments.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and mold manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD data.

Preferences

• Experience with LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) and silicone mold manufacturing.
• Experience in plastic injection mold design and construction.
• SolidWorks experience or willingness and aptitude to learn.
• CAM programming experience.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/project tracking systems.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

Pay

The pay range for this role is $90-$139k, excluding incentive opportunities. The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive discretionary annual bonuses and incentive compensation.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.