Unit 42 - Molding Supervisor I

NIFCO USA • Shelbyville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of the shift operation.

Requirements

• Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required(e.g.: Lock-out-Tag-out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment)
• Basic technical knowledge of injection molding processes with machines, tooling, materials, molding techniques
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively
• Must be able to run reports and communicate top issues
• Must be able to do intermediate math calculations
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a loud environment
• Must pass pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 3 to 5 years’ experience in plastic injection molding
• Preferred Team Lead or Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols are followed, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner)
• Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet
• Audits and enforces all team members to follow safety guidelines and expectations
• Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy
• Follow 5S procedure and guidance
• Lead, train, and implement 5S to maintain standard and cleanliness
• Audits and enforces all team members to follow 5S standards and expectations
• Review approve and process all documentation regarding associate’s payroll process
• Manage, train, discipline, and evaluate team associates in designated shift
• Manage and coordinate activities in production for designated shift in accordance with procedures and work instructions
• Ensures that all policies and procedures including operational safety are accessible, legible, maintained, and understood by personals performing the said duties
• Interact with other departments such as Tooling, Design, Automation, Maintenance, Purchasing, Quality, New Model Quality, Project Engineer, and Customer Service regarding customer satisfaction an efficient production opportunities
• Interface with Quality Department to implement corrective and preventative actions for part nonconformities and customer complains
• Ensures mold changes and start-ups adhere to schedule
• Assigns priorities based on schedule from Planning Team and escalates possible missed orders to Management and Planning Team
• Understand and ensures PQS and NPIF are followed
• Respond to all Non-conforming Report (NCMR) with accuracy
• Verify and sign-off First Piece Inspection Report (FPIR)
• Verify and sign-off Mold Change Checklist
• Ensure Clean Point and respond to any non-conformities
• Ensure equipment process and product quality meet documented internal standards
• Completion of shift reports for designated shift
• Department start up or shut down as needed
• Ensure coverage of vacation and absenteeism
• Verify New Hire Training is completed for new employees
• Ensure the IATF16949(latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing are followed
• Kaizen project involvement
• Participate in physical inventory as needed
• Other assigned tasks by Production Manager and Senior Production Manager as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED