Injection Molding & Production Manager
Injection Molding & Production Manager
?? Nuevo León, Mexico
?? Automotive Manufacturing Industry
?? Full-Time Position
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding & Production Manager to lead high-volume manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across our injection molding and production departments.
This position will be responsible for achieving key business objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while ensuring process stability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in plastic injection molding with proven leadership experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Ensure execution of production plans according to customer demand.
- Optimize manpower allocation, line balancing, and resource utilization.
- Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks.
- Drive production efficiency and capacity improvements.
Injection Molding Operations
- Manage all injection molding processes, including troubleshooting, optimization, and validation.
- Establish and maintain robust processing parameters.
- Improve cycle times while maintaining product quality standards.
- Lead SMED initiatives and mold changeover reduction activities.
- Support new mold trials, engineering changes, and product launches.
- Monitor resin consumption and material utilization.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
- Drive initiatives focused on:
- OEE Improvement
- Scrap Reduction
- Labor Productivity
- Cost Optimization
- Capacity Expansion
- Inventory Control
- Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement teams.
- Promote 5S and visual management practices.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
- Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan activities.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Reduce defects, customer complaints, and warranty issues.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
- Establish accountability and performance management systems.
- Conduct coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- Develop succession plans and employee development programs.
Safety & Cost Management
- Promote a zero-accident culture.
- Lead safety audits and risk reduction initiatives.
- Manage departmental budgets and manufacturing costs.
- Drive cost reduction projects focused on labor, materials, tooling, and operational expenses.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Internal Scrap Rate
- Customer PPM
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Production Schedule Adherence
- Machine Utilization
- Labor Productivity
- Changeover Time Reduction
- Material Yield
- Resin Consumption Efficiency
- Cost Savings Achievement
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Plastics Engineering
- Related Engineering Field
Experience
- Minimum 8 years in manufacturing operations.
- Minimum 3 years leading injection molding operations.
- Automotive Tier 1 experience preferred.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Technical Skills
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Process Optimization & Validation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- APQP, PPAP, PFMEA
- IATF 16949
- Root Cause Analysis
- OEE Improvement
- SMED
- ERP/MES Systems
Leadership Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Results-Oriented Leadership
- Team Development
- Change Management
- Problem Solving
- Financial Acumen
- Customer Focus
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Why Join Us?
Join a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment where you will have a direct impact on operational performance, continuous improvement, and business growth while leading high-performing teams and driving world-class manufacturing practices.
Apply now and become a key leader in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations. ??