Molding Cell Lead- (Day and Night Shifts Available)

Shifts available:

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 12-hour rotating shifts; 2 weekends a month
• Night Shift: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM, 12-hour rotating shifts; 2 weekends a month

About the role

The Cell Lead oversees daily operations within a designated molding production cell to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved. This role serves as the first line of leadership on the production floor, coordinating team members, monitoring production performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. The Cell Lead works closely with Production Supervisors, Process Technicians, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Scheduling teams to meet customer requirements while maintaining efficient and compliant manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of injection molding operators within the assigned production cell.
• Ensure all production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures, including ‘Lock Out Tag Out’ protocols.
• Monitor production output, scrap rates, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Verify product quality standards are consistently met and address quality concerns promptly.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of molding processes, equipment, and production issues.
• Assist with start-ups, shut-downs, and production changeovers as required.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators on work instructions, quality standards, safety practices, and company procedures.
• Ensure accurate production documentation, labor reporting, and inventory transactions.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel on inspections, containment activities, and corrective actions.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and shift hand-offs effectively.
• Escalate significant production, quality, equipment, or staffing issues to leadership as needed.
• Assist with staffing assignments and workload balancing throughout the shift.
• Maintain compliance with all required documentation utilizing proper GDP.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a clean room environment preferred.
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and production equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, quality specifications, and production schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with production reporting systems.

Physical Requirements

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move frequently for extended periods.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally.
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously.
• Exposure to machine shop physical hazards including chemicals which may require respiratory protection.
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer.