Plastic Injection Molding Manager

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

1d•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 manufacturing operations, including resources and processes used to produce repeatable 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 work involves on-floor interaction. This onsite role at the Clinton Township facility leads manufacturing operations and direct reports, coordinates production schedules and issue resolution, and works with Quality and Engineering to support product quality, compliance, new projects, and continuous improvement. The role supports production of medical device products in accordance with GMP, GDP, FDA, ISO 13485, and client requirements.

Requirements

Experience with ISO 13485.
Class 8 or lower cleanroom experience.
BHR or DHR experience.
Experience managing a team of at least 8 direct reports.
Experience leading continuous improvement projects.
Ability to move around an office and manufacturing environment.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, grip or grasp, bend or stoop, crouch, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Own the manufacturing client experience from project introduction to the manufacturing floor through shipment of the final part or assembly.
Provide input to mold design to support successful sampling and production.
Lead and develop manufacturing operations and its resources to produce repeatable molded parts and assemblies safely, compliantly, productively, and profitably.
Support the strategic development of medical device manufacturing, including volume production and assembly processes.
Manage manufacturing profitability, product quality, and on-time delivery.
Stop any activity considered to violate company, regulatory, or safety requirements.
Identify capital equipment needs for approval by the Plant Manager.
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 of the manufacturing work environment in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Implement the daily schedule and communicate unresolvable issues to Program Managers.
Ensure shift leads meet cycle times and properly report good product, scrap, and non-conforming product.
Direct Process Technicians and Engineers on new samplings, technical consulting, problem resolution, and schedules.
Immediately escalate to the Plant Manager jobs that will not meet the committed daily schedule.
Lead training and development of direct reports, including staffing, recommendations, timely training, and mid-year and annual reviews.
Initiate and complete controlled-documentation improvements to Work Order Instructions and process improvements.
Ensure direct reports comply with batch history records for medical molding and assembly operations.
Lead daily team meetings to align schedule priorities and resolve issues.
Ensure appropriate systems and structures are in place 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 as specified by the Plant Manager.