Group Leader - Injection Molding

Amcor•Phoenix, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Technical Group Leader to head our Production Team. In this position, you will ensure that all molding machines are running to optimum speeds (MEEF, EFF and Scrap %) and producing quality parts. You will assist all Technicians and assign team members in production, in their daily duties. You will make sure all employees are doing their jobs correctly and safely. This excellent Technical Group Leader takes pride in their safety mindset. Provides a safe working environment and completes any accident/incident reports Responsible for the overall quality of the department operations. Work closely with Quality Assurance to insure all presses are running quality parts Responsible for all aspects of production, machines running to standard, machine efficiencies, down-time, quality Responsible for the direction and training of all technical team members and material handlers Enter production in to WEBEFF Implement required disciplinary action and all related documentation Oversee department housekeeping Determine appropriate internal and external assistance that may be required by the department Other duties as assigned by the Molding Manager Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and (HACCP) Practices Ensure all SQF requirements are adhered to Must Know the Quality Policy and apply it to working practices Must be able to work in a team environment and help others as needed Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed Other duties as needed

Requirements

Three to five years previous supervisory, quality and or injection molding experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure that all molding machines are running to optimum speeds (MEEF, EFF and Scrap %) and producing quality parts
Assist all Technicians and assign team members in production, in their daily duties
Make sure all employees are doing their jobs correctly and safely
Provide a safe working environment and completes any accident/incident reports
Responsible for the overall quality of the department operations
Work closely with Quality Assurance to insure all presses are running quality parts
Responsible for all aspects of production, machines running to standard, machine efficiencies, down-time, quality
Responsible for the direction and training of all technical team members and material handlers
Enter production in to WEBEFF
Implement required disciplinary action and all related documentation
Oversee department housekeeping
Determine appropriate internal and external assistance that may be required by the department
Other duties as assigned by the Molding Manager
Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and (HACCP) Practices
Ensure all SQF requirements are adhered to
Know the Quality Policy and apply it to working practices
Work in a team environment and help others as needed
Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations
Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk
Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks
Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner
Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible
Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals
Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback
Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed
Other duties as needed

Benefits

Amcor offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance and are provided with this position. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
We also offer life insurance, disability and 401k plan with 50% company match up to 7% of contribution.
Berry is proud to provide accumulated time off for: 11 Holidays
Vacation Time
Personal Days for Perfect Attendance
Additional Benefits:
Steel toe boot annual allowance
Safety Prescription Glasses allowance
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)