Plastics Operations Shift Leader

ProMach Careers • Charlotte, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you desire. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Meticulous. A technical enthusiast. A closer. A futurist. As our Shift Leader, you’ll be challenged and rewarded. Impact our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and know you will be too. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. Our Roberts PolyPro division is excited to welcome an experienced Plastics Operations Shift Leader to their Operations team. In this role, you will plan, create, direct, set-up, and run sheet extrusion equipment. In addition, you will lead a team of operators to produce, inspect, and plastic fixtures to specifications. Does this work interest you?

Requirements

• Associates degree in Engineering or related field of study or relevant industry experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; 3+ years hands-on experience using thermoplastic extrusion and converting equipment
• Working knowledge of tools, instruments, standard test equipment, and plant processes
• Ability to document all processes related to the molding of a part that is repeatable and understandable
• Ability to sample new tools and communicate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality teams to assure objectives are achieved
• Excellent communication with ability to interact effectively with all levels
• Self-starter, strong sense of urgency, and works well under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) to move shipments to hand truck

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, coordinate, and participate in all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity, minimize cost, maintain quality safely observing all company safety protocol and PPE requirements
• Lead a team of 4 to 9 Extrusion Techs and Plastics Operators
• Foster a clean and safe work environment via problem-solving, employee training, advanced planning, as well as assigning and directing work
• Ensures timely startups and shutdowns to maximize productivity and reduce unnecessary downtime; pack finished product into corrugate containers from time to time
• Instruct and train team members together with the Process Technician to become qualified set-up technicians following the SOPs defined by the company
• Change extrusion die on extrusion machine following the SOPs defined by the company, making sure the correct size die is utilized for the current product scheduled
• Set-up and operate extruder with the appropriate settings for regrind, color, and virgin material, making all necessary adjustments to produce quality components
• Detect and diagnose surface defects of product, die lines, blemishes, color variations, etc.
• Set-up punching and extrusion dies, troubleshoot, and performs basic machine maintenance
• Monitor and inspect quality of finished goods, signing-off on the first article at the beginning of the shift or beginning of a new run after a changeover

Benefits

• There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team.
• We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative.
• We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.
• In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.
• And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree