Production Group Leader or Lead Operator- A or C shift
About The Position
Alliance Precision Plastics, a custom injection molder, is seeking a Lead to assist operators in accomplishing departmental goals. The role supports production operations, operator training, quality monitoring, production documentation, and coordination across shifts. The Lead may operate and monitor injection molding machines, including automated machines, as needed to complete jobs. The position requires teamwork, leadership, attention to safety, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to work outside normal hours when production needs require it.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse workgroup.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work outside normal working hours when required to accommodate departmental needs.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Math skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of manufacturing or assembly knowledge and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of plastic injection molding is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform job duties to achieve production goals, including operating and monitoring injection molding machines, including automated machines, as required.
- Assist in training operators in orientation, quality systems, production requirements, paperwork, reports, and tests of understanding.
- Communicate shift handovers with incoming and outgoing personnel, reviewing notes, issues, and concerns.
- Make boxes and ensure operators have the materials and supplies needed for production.
- Train and monitor work and quality throughout molding areas.
- Assist with break and lunch relief and help operators with packaging and components as needed.
- Perform one physical count per shift on all running jobs, evaluate discrepancies, notify the Supervisor of significant discrepancies, and adjust computer reports as needed.
- Move production from running jobs as necessary and document quantities on Product Transfer forms; complete additional forms and documentation as required.
- Enter scrap from operator labor tickets into the computer system at least twice per shift and enter the balance at shift end; identify entered scrap on labor tickets by circling or highlighting it.
- Follow through on jobs, including ensuring jobs are complete, performing or assisting with count verification, entering data into the system, completing process documentation, and returning files to QA.
- Work effectively as a team member, interact well with peers, support company initiatives, and maintain leadership and confidentiality.
- Multitask successfully in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to safety.
- Work overtime and outside normal working hours when required to meet production needs.
- Perform related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
