Officer - Injection Molding

Job Summary:

The Injection Molding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of injection molding machines, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and adherence to safety standards. This role involves supervising machine operators, troubleshooting molding issues, and optimizing production processes to meet manufacturing goals.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Process Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of injection molding machines.
• Ensure that production schedules and targets are met efficiently.
• Monitor machine parameters, cycle times, and ensure process stability.
• Identify and resolve production issues such as defects, machine downtime, and material wastage.
• Optimize molding processes to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure molded products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct first-piece inspections, in-process checks, and final product quality reviews.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to address defects and implement corrective actions.

Team Supervision & Training

• Supervise and guide machine operators, technicians, and helpers.
• Train employees on machine operations, process control, and safety standards.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure proper workforce allocation.
• Enforce company policies and workplace discipline.

Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance of machines.
• Troubleshoot molding defects like short shots, flash, warpage, and burn marks.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of molds and raw materials.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, PPE usage, and 5S practices.
• Conduct safety training sessions and enforce workplace safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily production reports, downtime logs, and quality records.
• Report production deviations, machine breakdowns, and quality issues to the Production Manager.
• Assist in inventory management of raw materials, spare parts, and finished goods.