Plastics Manufacturing (Injection Molding)
Summary
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience relating to Injection Molds and/or Rotational Molds in a mold shop environment.
Manage and coordinate activities of Mold Shop employees who work on items for injection molding, composite molding, structural web molding, CNC operations, rotational molding, and/or engineering/qualification mold testing. Supervises the activities of Mold Shop employees to achieve continuous improvement in quality, cost, safety, and productivity in accordance with the goals of the company. Supervises and coordinates day-to-day activities of Mold Shop employees as per Mold Shop Manager and MOS guidelines. Performs assignments, assists others, and/or oversees repairs or tasks to all existing molds, new mold preparation, or secondary tooling. Schedules work times and sets priorities for their area of responsibility. Implements procedures, fixtures, machinery, and products. Coordinates activities concerned with research and development of new products.
Essential Job Functions
Managing, organizing, and monitoring the routine maintenance and cleaning of injection molds, composite molds, structural web molds, shop machinery, rotational molds, foam fixtures, and/or secondary tooling.
Oversees new injection mold preparation, EOA or foam fixture construction, rotational mold construction, and/or secondary tooling construction.
Manages, supervises, and follows up on repairs or modifications done in-house and with outside vendors.
Interprets and applies company policies to employees through daily interactions and meetings and enforces safety regulations.
Partners with production department managers, engineering, and quality to support/work on projects and process improvement opportunities.
Interprets or creates specifications, blueprints, and work orders for employees and assigns specific duties.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Works closely with production and engineering and recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and the quality of products.
Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, assisting in reviewing and approving job descriptions and salary classifications, and selecting and placing personnel.
Creates and delivers performance evaluations and disciplinary corrective actions as needed.
Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and equipment used to increase the efficiency of the shop, department, or employees.
Analyzes and resolves employee conflicts and/or assists workers in solving work problems. Actively engages with employees to motivate and assist them in achieving work goals.
Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual and dependable, to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform the job successfully.
Follows all safety procedures required in the work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
Performs effectively as a team member, can work well with others, is open to receiving and giving feedback, and treats everyone respectfully.
Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates the status of work/projects.
Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to the immediate manager.
Able to understand and demonstrate company culture and display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
Understands the department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieving these goals individually and as a team.
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
College or Certificate of Merit Courses related to Machining, Mechanics, Mold Repair/Maintenance, Mold Making, Injection Mold Processing
3-5 years of supervisory experience in a mold shop environment with injection molds and/or rotational molds.
Intermediate MS Word and Excel. CAD/CAM experience.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to effectively present information to top management.
Ability to work with the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or university; five to eight years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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