Supervisor, Injection Molding

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage press operators to ensure safe, efficient, and standardized operation of injection molding machines.
• Drive a strong safety culture by maintaining a visible presence on the production floor, helping operators identify safety risks, and partnering with the EHS team on key initiatives.
• Act as the central point of coordination between:
• Tooling team (tool readiness, maintenance status)
• Setup team (timely changeovers)
• Process/Engineering team (issue resolution)
• Material Handling team (correct material, drying, staging, packaging supplies)
• Ensure presses start and run on time by verifying all prerequisites are completed (tooling readiness, setups, materials, and staffing).
• Drive accountability for operator standard work, including inspections, documentation, and escalation.
• Take action to address performance gaps and prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Engineering and support teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain key injection molding KPIs: Press downtime, schedule adherence, scrap/reject rates, labor efficiency.
• Lead Gemba walks and Kaizen events targeting bottlenecks between functional groups and operational inefficiencies.
• Standardize communication and handoffs between teams to improve execution consistency across shifts.
• Balance labor across presses to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality and throughput.
• Manage attendance, overtime, and shift transitions to ensure consistent coverage.
• Coach and develop press operators and Team Leads, building capability in troubleshooting, ownership, and execution.
• Strengthen Team Lead effectiveness in coordinating daily priorities and resolving issues.
• Provide clear expectations, feedback, and performance management aligned with PACE values.
• Build a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and teamwork across functions.

What We Seek

• A highschool diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a plastics molding, assembly, manufacturing or cleanroom environment and 3 years experience developing people and teams.
• Experience in working in an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 environment a plus.
• Proven ability to improve workflow and operational efficiency, build and develop high-performing teams, and make data-driven decisions quickly.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and production systems.
• Leverage Lean Sigma Champion certification (or ability to obtain).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in required PPE, including safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, and gloves.
• Ability to safely access elevated platforms or ladders when needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive or fine‑motor tasks for extended periods.

What We Offer

• At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within.
• The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
• Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
• Compensation: Annual salary range: $75,000–$90,000, with final compensation dependent on the candidate’s overall skills and qualifications for the role.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.

Values-driven culture

• People
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Excellence

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.