Components Molding Technician Lead PG4 - D Team

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story. As a PG4 Molding Technician Lead, you own technical leadership on shift for molding operations. You lead mold changeovers, independently pull/install molds, start up IMMs, and troubleshoot molding processes and auxiliary equipment. You act as an SME, train/mentor PG3 technicians and operators, drive escalations, and continuous improvement to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Requirements

3–5+ years in injection molding with demonstrated leadership in changeovers and process troubleshooting.
Completed skills requirements to function as a Level 3 MTL and able to train others.
Mechanical aptitude; advanced hand tool skills.
Structured problem solving (A3, 8D, PDCA); able to identify root causes and implement standard-confirming countermeasures.
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Technical Degree preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), SAP and Redzone.
Strong communication; ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.

Nice To Haves

RJG Systematic Molder and/or Master Molder I (or equivalent).
Advanced SAP knowledge and experience with Redzone dashboards.
Lean manufacturing experience and/or CI credentials.
Working knowledge of SHE principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Lead mold changeovers and start-up of IMMs; verify processes are at standard and stable.
Troubleshoot IMM, mold, and auxiliary equipment issues; coordinate with Maintenance, Tool Room, Processing Specialists as needed.
Monitor RJG/CoPilot data and make in-process adjustments within standard; escalate beyond standard per protocol.
Coordinate color/resin/mold tests; maintain resin system integrity and basic mold care (clean/grease).
Execute cell/machine startup and shutdown; support Ops Lead for plant-level procedures.
Provide technical training/mentorship; develop/maintain training materials with Ops Lead/QTL.
Partner with QTL on quality decisions and improvement actions; ensure standard work/SOPs are followed.
Assist Ops Lead to ready department for GMP, ISO, SEA, and 5S audits.
Assist Lead in internal 5S audits.
Lead CI activities (Kaizen, setup reduction, 5S, CILT) in the department.
Maintain floor to 5S standards and complete equipment CILT’s per schedule to ensure ISO and safety compliance.
Follow safety protocols and use required PPE.
Communicate shift handoff information clearly to incoming counterparts