Process Supervisor
About The Position
The primary role of the Process Supervisor is to assist with coordinating all thermoforming processes, mold packages and set up related activities. The Process Supervisor is responsible for maintaining thermoforming processes, set-ups and robotics. This role involves supervising employees in process, set-up, and jig & fix areas, and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
- Two-year degree or certificate in plastics processing from a college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledgeable in the basic functions of thermoforming machinery.
- Able to monitor and adjust machinery when needed during operation to optimize production output.
Responsibilities
- Attend all engineering meetings (Kick-off, concept review, design review, error proof, crisis or mitigation meetings, etc.) and be the voice of manufacturing.
- Assist with manufacturing process operation parameters according to specifications found through sampling.
- Collaborate with Engineering to develop new tooling and processes.
- Review daily manufacturing needs and assign duties to the set up and process crew and to Robot Lead to best fit with immediate needs.
- Assist with ETO and MTO estimations, providing best machine, cycle rate, labor, set up time and reject rates based on existing historical data or similar/like product.
- Attend QEC meeting and review estimations with the committee.
- Prepare month-end variance summary, explaining issues and rectifications for future improvement.
- Assist with the development of training documentation and implementation programs.
- Troubleshoot out-of-control processes and develop mitigation plans.
- Assist maintenance with troubleshooting process and mechanical issues.
- Assist the production floor with the start-up of new production orders.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform all duties within regulatory requirements and company policies & procedures.
- Perform other job duties and assignments as requested or as business needs require.
- Assist with tracking employee attendance and PTO coverage.
- Identify and implement plans/processes for proactive improvements regarding manufacturing product struggles.
- Confer with Engineering and Production personnel to clarify or resolve problems with process.
- Coordinate the information flow regarding Tooling between departments.
- Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
