Set-Up Coordinator

Adkev•Danville, KY

About The Position

The basic function of the Set-up Coordinator is to exercise leadership, manage production responsibilities in accordance with customer requirements and provide direction to setup staff meanwhile meeting safety requirements. The incumbent is required to train and attend to all duties and responsibilities and maintain standards in accordance with stated requirements and IATF16949 standards.

Requirements

Physical Body Position: This position requires the ability to stand and walk for prolong periods of time (minimum 8 hrs); walking plant floor to perform responsibilities of the job; have the ability of eyesight and hearing (corrected) and full use of limbs. Radio communication essential requirement.
Body Movement: Requires stooping, squatting, lifting above shoulders, climbing stairs and ladders; ability to lift up to 70 pounds; be able to perform all aspects of the job without significant accommodation. Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around an office area, warehouse, manufacturing, equipment and crowded and busy work area.
Mental Mathematics: Requires excellent math skills and accuracy to include SPC understanding, weights and measurements
Language: Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English. Must write legibly. Must be able to communicate with others verbally and by hand-held radio.
Human relation skills Requires ability to communicate with and maintain positive interpersonal skills with all members of the organization.
Abstract and Interpretative skills Requires ability to read and interpret statistical data and other abstract and analytical information associated with the position.
Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Licensing/Registration/Certification Required: Adkev, Inc. equipment and skills certifications as required (forklift, pallet jack, automation, overhead crane)
Experience: Required: 1 year supervisory experience in production/manufacturing environment similar to Adkev, Inc., to include injection molding of plastics
1 year Production Technician experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Knowledge of areas of production to include injection molding, personnel, tooling, robotics/automation and molding presses
IATF16949 standards that apply to production, processes and reporting, to include development of and/or calculation of any applicable metrics or standards
Knowledge of all facets and job requirements of jobs reporting to this position
Ability to work closely with groups of people, including company employees at all levels, suppliers, competitors, subcontractors and other outside professionals with whom the company deals with on a regular basis
Ability to analyze, develop, present, and implement sound production business strategies and practices; prioritize and multitask
Ability to operate as a ‘trusted agent’ in which full confidentiality and strict ethical business standards are to be observed
Ability to work extended hours, odd hours, weekends, as required to cover for overtime and absence of other Set-Up Prep personnel
Ability to follow safe work practices, including lockout/tag out and safety harnesses
PC Literate

Nice To Haves

Preferred: AS/BS in Business Management, Manufacturing Technology or Plastics
Preferred: None
Preferred: 3 years supervisory experience in production/manufacturing environment to include injection molding of plastics

Responsibilities

Lead, train and direct Setup Preps, Mold Setters, and Process Techs, both current and newly employed associates, in their job responsibilities and functions.
Verify effectiveness of training and performance; provide recommendations for continuous improvement and consistency in satisfactory work performance
Maintain safety standards as well as teach and counsel setup personnel on OSHA and ANSI standards to include forklift and lockout/tag out. Present safety issues to Shift Leader.
Responsible for evacuation drills and emergencies, power outage procedures, and work injuries which occur during assigned shift
Participate in Floor Review and 5 Why process; review root cause and corrective action with setup personnel
Supervise maintenance of all tooling and equipment, housekeeping on presses, proper storage, preservation and recovery of molds, to ensure a safe, functional and productive work environment
Coordinate machine changeovers as required by Master Scheduler and Shift Leader
Follow IATF16949 procedures and work instructions for setup and verify setups/changeovers are correct
Assure and maintain that production processes meet customer requirements producing a quality product delivered on time
Supervise and maintain process parameters per Setup Sheet throughout the production run
Direct sample runs' of new product as required by Engineer, via direction from Process Engineer.
Assure completion of Setup Sheet
Work overtime and weekends, as required, with little or no notice to meet production requirements and/or in the absence of Setup Coordinators or Setup Techs.
With Shift Leader, find and schedule coverage for absent Setup Technicians
Coordinate with Shift Leader for performance evaluations of Setup Preps, Mold Setters, and Process Tech positions in a timely fashion.
Handle disciplinary concerns of these personnel in a timely fashion in conjunction with Shift Leader, Plant Manager and Human Resources
Participate in on site training and attend off-site job-related seminars and training, as required
Support and maintain 5S housekeeping standards
Perform other duties as requested by Shift Leader and Plant Manager
Work rotating schedule for Saturday preventative maintenance
Adhere to Adkev, Inc.'s policies, procedures and instructions
Adhere to Adkev, Inc.'s No Fault Attendance policy