Process Supervisor

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Process Supervisor! This role is based at our Injection Molding facility in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Process Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

As a Process Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in our injection molding operations—guiding a skilled team, optimizing processes, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance operational performance while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your leadership will directly contribute to delivering reliable products that support IPEX’s mission.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate injection molding processes, including development, documentation, and continuous improvement of standardized procedures

• Supervise, coach, and support Process Technicians in scientific molding and industry best practices

• Drive operational excellence by optimizing cycle times, reducing setup times, and maximizing equipment uptime

• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting and enforcing corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies

• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and tooling issues, supporting efficient start-ups and stable production

• Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, including scrap and regrind optimization

• Establish daily priorities, monitor performance, and communicate key updates and variances to the Process Manager

• Develop, update, and maintain work instructions, processing sheets, and technical documentation

• Contribute to the design, testing, and qualification of new tools, fixtures, and process improvements

• Prepare and maintain accurate production and operational reports

​Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of High School or equivalent practical experience

• Certification in plastic processing, injection molding, mold making, or tool and die is an asset

• 3+ years of experience in injection molding operations, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role

• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, materials and tooling

• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams in a manufacturing environment

• Effective communication skills with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR atHR@ipexna.com