Molding Supervisor

Hi-Lex Controls•Hudson, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the molding department to ensure quality components are produced for all customers (external and internal). Meets all key metrics including safety, quality, and productivity. Establishes methods and practices to assure process control and quality of components. Supervises all continuous improvement projects within the department. Fills in for Molding Manager as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
Extensive knowledge of engineered resins, as well as function and operation of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.
Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages
Use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and a hand or powered pallet jack
Use of a computer and typical office software
Ability to use handheld scanner
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area

Nice To Haves

2 year associate degree in plastics engineering, industrial technology, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises the molding department to ensure that key metrics meet targets. Including safety, quality, on-time delivery, and production efficiency.
Supervise the molding department to ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained through continuous improvement programs, proper countermeasure implementation and training.
Provides input to both manufacturing engineering and product engineering for new and existing processes
Designs, develops, and implements process improvements as required to produce quality products while meeting standard productivity.
Trains and educates new associates on plastic molding process and equipment
Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
Performs machine process adjustments and changeovers when necessary.
Implements productivity improvements through capacity checks, 4S, and cycle time optimization projects
Completes required forms and paperwork, prepares reports as required
Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives
Work with all support departments to ensure that manufacturing support is provided in such a manner that key metrics meet targets.
Follows all safety rules and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs other duties as necessary.