Injection Manager

Niagara Bottling•Florence, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs and monitors preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities to ensure the company’s buildings, facilities, machinery, and equipment operate reliably and efficiently.

Requirements

6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studies

Nice To Haves

10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding and packaging equipment.
Oversees activities of maintenance department.
Collaborates with Production Manager to schedule preventative maintenance activities.
Responsible for building world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams that will keep production equipment in excellent condition, keep lines running high efficiencies and maintain proper stock of parts.
Oversees outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.
Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of employees. Works with HR for employee discipline issues, terminations and recruitment.
Oversees safety team activities. Monitors and enforces safety requirements.
Builds a positive work environment.
Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
Maintains time and maintenance records.
Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
Estimates, requisitions and inspects materials.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.