Molding Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

The Role:

Our Colorado Springs site is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily execution within our Injection Molding press operations. This positionis responsible forensuring presses run safely, efficiently, and on schedule by directly leading press operators and coordinating across multiple support functions, including Tooling, Setup, Process Engineering, and Material Handling.

Success in this role requires strong workflow management, staffing optimization, and cross-functional leadership to deliver performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

WhatYou'llDo:

• Lead and manage press operators to ensure safe, efficient, and standardized operation of injection molding machines.

• Drive astrong safety culture bymaintaininga visible presence on the production floor, helping operatorsidentifysafety risk, and partnering with the EHS team on key initiatives.

• Act as thecentral pointof coordination between:

• Tooling team (tool readiness, maintenance status)

• Setup team (timelychangeovers)

• 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 addressperformance gaps and prevent recurrence.

• Partner with Engineering and support teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Monitor key injection molding KPIs: Press downtime, schedule adherence, scrap/reject rates,labor efficiency

• Lead Gemba walks and Kaizen events targeting bottlenecks between functional groupsand operational inefficiencies.

• Standardize communication and handoffs between teams to improve execution consistency across shifts.

• Balance labor across presses to maximize efficiency whilemaintainingquality and throughput.

• Manage attendance, overtime, and shift transitions to ensure consistent coverage.

• Coach and develop press operators andTeam Leads, building capability in troubleshooting, ownership, and execution.

• Strengthen Team Lead effectiveness in coordinating daily priorities andresolvingissues.

• Provide clear expectations, feedback, and performance management aligned with PACE values.

• Build a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and teamwork across functions.

What We Seek:

• Highschool Diploma or GEDrequired;Bachelor's Degreepreferred

• Minimum 5 years of experience ina plasticsmolding, assembly,manufacturingor cleanroom environment and 3years experiencedeveloping people and teams.

• Experience in working in an ISO 9001,ISO 14001,andISO 45001 environment a plus

• Proven ability toimprove workflow and operational efficiency, build and develop high-performing teams, and make data-driven decisions quickly

• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiencywith Office 365 and production systems

• Lean Sigma Champion certification (or ability to obtain)

• Flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in required PPE, including safety glasses,steeltoeshoes, and gloves

• Ability to safely access elevated platforms or ladders when needed

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive orfinemotortasks for extended periods

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providingopportunityto our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organizationand be recognized fordemonstratedsuccess and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goesabove and beyondjust a paycheck. Whetheryou'relooking 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

• Generous401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellenthealth, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

• Paid time off (PTO)policy that empowersyouto take the timeyouneed to recharge

• Educationassistanceto support your learning journey

• Values-driven culturewith colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed toprovidingequal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities,achievementsand experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encouragesall ofits employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but notrequiredat this time.