How to hire a molding supervisor

How to hire a molding supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step molding supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a molding supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new molding supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the molding supervisor you need to hire. Certain molding supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A molding supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, molding supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of molding supervisors.

   Type of Molding Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Molding Supervisor		$18-34
   Quality Control Supervisor	A quality control supervisor specializes in carrying out and implementing systems and procedures that ensure product quality within an organization. They are primarily responsible for devising priorities and standards, managing schedules to abide by the production timeline, monitoring activities, coordinating with production and quality control personnel, assessing employee performance, and thoroughly discussing new systems for all staff... Show more	$22-41
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • ISO
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Machine Operators
   • Quality Standards
   • GMP
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Production Schedules
   • Mold Changes
   • Quality Issues
   • Corrective Action
   • Safety Policies
   • Plastic Injection
   • Production Floor
   • Disciplinary Actions

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage manufacturing department operations to ensure compliance with establish quality specifications, production levels, and FDA regulations.
   • Keep the quality and manufacturing standards as per ISO procedures and special projects.
   • Monitor control plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems and supervise production activities to ensure manufacture products meet or exceed establish quality requirements.
   • Participate in meetings with and serve as a resource for management and subordinate, management of production and QA departments.
   • Coach and train employees, involve in the sequencing process of JIT.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your molding supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A molding supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, molding supervisors' average salary in florida is 36% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level molding supervisors earn 47% less than senior-level molding supervisors.
   • Certifications. A molding supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a molding supervisor's salary.

   Average molding supervisor salary

   $52,947yearly

   $25.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level molding supervisor salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a molding supervisor job description

   A good molding supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a molding supervisor job description:

   Molding supervisor job description example

   Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
   Scope of the Position
   
   The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality. The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules
   
   Responsibilities
   
   * Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
   * Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
   * Organize and assign work to utilize employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
   * Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
   * Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
   * Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
   * Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
   * Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
   * Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required
   
   Qualifications
   
   * Previous molding experience
   * Minimum of 2 year's previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
   * Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
   * Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
   * Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
   * Professional/ mature demeanour under stressful situation
   * Strong written and verbal communication skills
   * Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
   * Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations
   
   Working Conditions
   
   * Physical ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds
   * Position will require sitting, walking or standing for at least 40 hours per week
   * Duties may require bending, twisting and climbing ladders as needed
   * May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing
   * Travel as necessary.
   * Overtime as required.
   
   Benefits
   
   * Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement• Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.""Lots of growth opportunity.""The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."Not just a job-a great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right molding supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your molding supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit molding supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting molding supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new molding supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the molding supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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