Production Manager - Injection Molding

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations for injection molding and insert molding processes to ensure manufacturing targets, quality standards, and production schedules are met.
• Manage and support production teams responsible for molding operations, equipment setup, and process monitoring within a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Oversee injection molding equipment, tooling, and automation systems to ensure reliable and efficient production performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, tooling engineers, and quality assurance teams to improve molding processes, resolve production challenges, and optimize process stability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and process capability.
• Monitor production metrics, equipment utilization, and manufacturing performance indicators to drive operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, manufacturing documentation, and regulatory requirements associated with medical device production.
• Cook up coordination with maintenance and technical teams to support preventative maintenance programs and minimize equipment downtime.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Several years of experience supporting or managing injection molding manufacturing operations within a production environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of injection molding processes, insert molding techniques, and thermoplastic material processing.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding process issues related to tooling, materials, equipment, and cycle performance.
• Experience working with injection molding equipment, molds, automation systems, and production tooling.
• Familiarity with manufacturing performance metrics such as cycle time, scrap rates, yield, and equipment efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and operational leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and production personnel within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments such as medical device manufacturing or other quality controlled industries.
• Experience with scientific molding techniques and injection molding process optimization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and documentation practices associated with regulated industries.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing or process optimization programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $85,000 - $95,000 / year(California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Educational reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Pay

Competitive compensation range: $85,000 - $95,000 / year(California).

Schedule

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