Operations Manager Molding Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Are you ready to transform molding operations and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic, innovative environment at LEGO?

Lead the future of injection molding at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia by driving high-volume production, automation, and operational excellence, while encouraging innovation, efficiency, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.

In your role as the Senior Manager of Molding Production, you will:

• Lead a high-performing team across molding production, color and mold changeovers, and raw material/equipment logistics.

• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with EHS standards across all shifts and modules.

• Translate strategic goals into daily operations, driving performance to meet or exceed critical metrics for safety, quality, efficiency, and output.

• Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, planning, and quality teams to reduce downtime and optimize resource utilization.

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping) to drive efficiency and waste reduction.

• Act as a key liaison between production teams and senior leadership, communicating progress, risks, and improvement plans.

• Evaluate staffing needs, support talent development, and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

The Molding Production department at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia is at the heart of redefining raw materials into the iconic LEGO bricks that inspire creativity worldwide. This department is pivotal in ensuring that production processes are efficient, safe, and aligned with the highest quality standards. By implementing innovative technologies and lean manufacturing principles, the team drives innovation and operational excellence, contributing significantly to LEGO's global manufacturing success.

The Senior Manager of Molding Production plays a crucial role in supporting the broader organization by leading efforts to optimize production capabilities and enhance resource utilization. By fostering collaboration across maintenance, engineering, planning, and quality teams, the Senior Manager ensures seamless operations and continuous improvement. This role not only drives the strategic goals of the molding function but also contributes to LEGO's mission of delivering exceptional products that delight customers and support the company's long-term growth and sustainability.

Do you have what it takes?

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. Experience in injection molding or high-volume manufacturing along with relevant leadership experience.

• Strong technical knowledge of injection molding equipment, tooling, materials handling, and automated systems.

• Proven experience in lean manufacturing, operational perfection, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of leading high-performing teams.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and experience in handling change in fast-paced environments.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, capable of liaising between production teams and senior leadership.

• Experience in collaborating cross-functionally with maintenance, engineering, planning, and quality teams.

• Experience working in a start-up or ramp-up manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), production planning tools, and critical metric dashboards.

• Exposure to global manufacturing networks or cross-regional collaboration.

• Proven track record to take initiative and recognize opportunities for improvement.

• Thrives in a team setting and contributes optimally to collaborative efforts.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sophisticated data and drive strategic decisions.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

• Relocation will be provided

• International travel will be required for collaboration with global molding teams or vendor partners.

Compensation

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave -We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances -All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing- We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount- We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace -When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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