Plastic Injection Molding Manager

TriMas Corporation • Clinton Township, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Plastic Injection Molding Manager owns the manufacturing client experience from project introduction to the manufacturing floor through shipment of the final part or assembly. The role provides input to mold design to support successful sampling and production and is responsible for the success and development of the manufacturing operations team and the resources needed to create repeatable processes, molded parts, and assemblies in a compliant, safe, productive, and profitable environment. The manager supports the strategic development of medical-device manufacturing, including volume-production and assembly processes, and is accountable for manufacturing profitability, quality, and timeliness. Approximately 70% of daily activity involves on-the-floor interaction.

The manager oversees daily production scheduling, team alignment, process and technical support, training and leadership development, controlled-document improvements, compliance with medical molding and assembly records, and coordination with Quality and Engineering. The position works to meet customer, GMP, GDP, FDA, and ISO 13485 requirements and advances continuous improvement through lean practices, 5S, automation, collaborative robots, and end-of-arm tooling. This is an onsite position five days per week at the Clinton Township facility.

Requirements

• Experience in an ISO 13485 Class 8 or lower cleanroom.
• BHR or DHR experience.
• Experience managing a team of at least 8 direct reports.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing client experience from project introduction to shipment of the final part or assembly.
• Provide input to mold design to support successful sampling and production.
• Lead and develop the manufacturing operations team and manage resources supporting compliant, safe, productive, and profitable operations.
• Support the strategic development of medical-device manufacturing, including volume-production and assembly processes.
• Account for the molding department’s on-time delivery, product quality and compliance, waste and scrap costs, and gross margin performance.
• Stop activities considered to violate company, regulatory, or safety requirements.
• Identify capital equipment needs for Plant Manager approval.
• Initiate training within approved budget and matrix requirements; initiate hiring, counseling, and dismissal processes with HR for direct and indirect reports.
• Direct and set hours for shift supervisors, process technicians and engineers, mold setters, and the warehouse lead to meet schedule requirements.
• Initiate problem-solving at the press.
• Uphold and communicate the company’s purpose, principles, and vision.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the manufacturing work environment in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Implement the daily schedule and communicate unresolvable issues to Program Managers; escalate jobs at risk of missing the committed daily schedule to the Plant Manager immediately.
• Ensure shift leads meet cycle times and report good product, scrap, and non-conforming product properly.
• Direct process technicians and engineers on new samplings, technical consulting, problem resolution, and scheduling.
• Provide staffing recommendations, effective and timely training, leadership development, and mid-year and annual reviews for direct reports.
• Initiate and complete controlled-documentation improvements to Work Order Instructions and process improvements.
• Ensure direct reports comply with batch history record requirements for medical molding and assembly operations.
• Lead daily team meetings to align schedule priorities and resolve issues.
• Maintain appropriate systems and structures to produce, package, and release acceptable medical-device products in accordance with GMP, GDP, FDA, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with the Quality Manager and Quality Assurance teams to ensure product quality meets expectations.
• Provide Engineering support for new projects, including processes, protocols, and work instructions.
• Ensure departmental compliance with the QMS.
• Train the team in lean, 5S, and best-in-class manufacturing processes that adhere to FDA regulations and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Improve cycle time and efficiency through cobots, automation, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Perform other duties specified by the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement program
• Other voluntary benefits
• Competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed