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Job Title: Molding ManagerJob Description

The Molding Manager is a multifunctional leadership role responsible for overseeing the molding department operations, maintaining facility systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role combines technical expertise, operational leadership, and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal performance, safety, and sustainability across all plant functions.

Responsibilities

+ Develop processes using scientific molding principles.

+ Plan, coordinate, and manage daily molding operations to meet production targets.

+ Supervise molding technicians and operators, providing training and performance evaluations.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve issues with molds, machines, and equipment.

+ Monitor quality control processes to ensure molded parts meet specifications.

+ Optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve machine efficiency.

+ Collaborate with engineering and quality departments for continuous improvement.

+ Oversee maintenance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and utilities.

+ Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs.

+ Manage contracts and relationships with external facility service providers.

+ Coordinate equipment installation, relocations, or upgrades.

+ Maintain facility layout and ensure efficient workspace organization.

+ Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

+ Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

+ Maintain MSDS documentation and hazardous material inventories.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in continuous improvement.

+ Knowledge of injection molding and plastic injection molding.

+ Understanding of manufacturing processes and mold quoting.

+ Experience with preventive maintenance and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

+ 5+ years of experience in injection molding operations.

+ Knowledge of basic facilities systems.

+ Understanding of OSHA regulations.

+ Familiarity with safety standards and environmental compliance.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in an office and manufacturing floor setting, both of which are temperature controlled. The role requires being in the office 5 days a week with a flexible start time. The environment is laid-back and relaxed, supervising two tenured technicians, and is bonus eligible.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grandview,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.