Molding Supervisor

Woodstream•Knoxville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodstream is seeking a dedicated Molding Supervisor for their 2nd shift at the Knoxville, TN site. This role is crucial for executing the production plan within the molding work cell, focusing on technical requirements, employee training and development, and achieving production results in safety, quality, and quantity. The ideal candidate will proactively support company policies and strategies in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Requirements

HSD / GED required
3-5 years experience in a lead role in a molding environment.
Supervision / management training.
Plastic processing skills
High degree of problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Quickly learns and adapts.
Proficient in windows based applications.
Ability to focus on the tactical details of execution.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

2 year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the execution of the production plan, including technical requirements in the molding work cell.
Responsible for set-up and start-up of molding jobs and auxiliary equipment per existing process documentation, molding parameters, water diagrams, and materials.
Train and develop employees who operate equipment and assembly processes.
Consistently achieve end production results of safety, quality, and quantity.
Proactively support company policies and strategies.
Manage employees to consistently perform processes within designed and documented methods.
Review and assure that process documentation is being utilized by employees.
Provide timely feedback, coaching, and counseling on employee and team performance.
Observe and reinforce that employees are performing as required, focusing on maintaining production flow.
Measure and document employee performance on time, quality, safety behaviors, and flexing signals.
Gather data for operator certifications.
Provide training and instruction to employees to increase their value and results.
Ensure control is maintained through the use of all documentation and operational method sheets.
Problem-solve with engineering and planning to resolve roadblocks to execution issues.
Assure employees are instructed in safe correct ways and that they are performing those correct behaviors consistently.
Facilitate bi-weekly production and safety meetings for employees.
Coordinate and participate in line change-overs and set-ups to occur in an efficient manner.
Record daily production results of employees and processes.
Deploy employees and other resources to meet daily production requirements.
Ensure employees are organized and disciplined for consistency by operating processes as designed.
Measure and monitor throughput and other productivity results, and problem-solve when these are below process capability.
Perform mold changes, job set-ups, and machine start-ups to produce quality product at standard.
Set machine parameters against specification sheets.
Create specifications for molding processes.
Troubleshoot machines and molds when needed.
Evaluate part quality regularly and make adjustments according to part specifications/drawings.
Evaluate and document machine conditions and write repair orders when needed.
Set up all auxiliary equipment to specifications and ensure proper operation.
Ensure all material is mixed and distributed within specifications.
Ensure all material is handled within specifications, including gaylords, liners, covers, weights, and colors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
Company General Bonus Program
Company Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
Company Paid ID Theft
Legal Assistance Plan Options
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Pet Insurance
Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
Opportunity to advance within the company.