Injection Molding Clean Room Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title

Injection Molding Clean Room Manager

Department

Plastics

Reports to

Director of Operations

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RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join the RPO team!

Job Summary :

RPO is seeking a driven, hands-on Injection Molding Clean Room Manager to lead and optimize our advanced plastics injection molding group. Our environment demands a trusted expert, a compassionate problem solver and a roll-up-your-sleeves leader. The ideal candidate brings exceptional operational experience, technical insight and an empowering leadership style that can guide and evolve a dynamic team through complex challenges toward excellence. This is a foundational leadership role – someone who can walk in, assess the landscape with discernment, and immediately begin implementing calculated changes to align performance with potential. You’ll be the go-to authority, the team mentor, and the strong presence our production floor deserves. This role is pivotal in helping us establish our first plastics clean room operation—from concept to execution—while also managing day-to-day molding operations and leading a high-performing team.

You will :

• Oversee daily production activities within the clean room-based plastic injection molding department, ensuring operations meet stringent safety, efficiency, and quality standards required by regulated environments.
• Participate in the design, layout and processes of a new cleanroom facility
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cost reductions and waste minimization.
• Build and implement standardized work instructions and preventative maintenance protocols.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with ISO and clean room regulatory standards.
• Oversee equipment selection, procurement, installation and qualification.
• Provide expert-level support in troubleshooting, process optimization, and root cause analysis for molding and clean room issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on mold design changes, material evaluations, and validation activities.
• Own the molding process parameters – responsible for consistent part quality and machine uptime.
• Use data driven insights to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Inspire and develop production staff through coaching, training, and collaborative goal-setting.
• Champion a culture of accountability. Safety and professionalism.
• Resolve personnel issuers constructively while fostering growth and mutual respect.
• Lead by example : visible, accessible, and always willing to step in and help when needed.
• Manage department production capacity and layout, evaluate staffing levels and coordinate adjustments hiring or transfers with manager accordingly.
• Review and approve timesheets and time off requests by required deadlines, adjust where necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with Director of Operations providing team status, concerns or achievements both verbally and through status boards, IOI’s or reports at the established frequency.
• Provide clear and prompt feedback to Sales / Engineering on quotes for new and recurring jobs, detailing all needs and requirements.
• Actively participate in week-to-week and month-to-month scheduling, working closely with Planning.
• Ensure that data entry is occurring daily at a minimum, and that all required information is being accurately entered by the staff in your area of responsibility.
• Implement strategies that promote urgency and focus among production operators, resulting in improved cycle times and throughput.
• Take ownership of product quality throughout the production process, fostering accountability across teams to meet internal and external requirements.

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Disclaimer :

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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