Alltrista - Supervisor, Operations, Reedsville, PA

Human Resources•Reedsville, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company’s core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience.
Three to five years processing injection molding experience.
Three to five years of supervisory or lead experience.
Thorough knowledge of safety specifications and procedures.
Understanding of Quality standards and systems including Statistical Process Control and other quality measurements.
Standing skills necessary to perform mold changes as required.
Heavy lifting and heavy limb movements in excess of 40 pounds as much as 4-5 times per hour.
Spoken communication skills to lead others.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.
Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time.
Vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

Responsibilities

Maintain a productive, efficient, quality-oriented and safe work atmosphere during assigned shifts.
Ensure positive, fair and equitable treatment for all employees.
Troubleshoot and evaluate molding process within documented specifications, making necessary adjustments to ensure prescribed quality and production standards are achieved and maintained.
Investigate root cause of severe process shifts to take appropriate corrective action.
Monitor and evaluate daily production to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
Manage production floor responsibilities including timely and efficient mold set-ups and/or changes, manpower utilization, material efficiencies, and documented quality evaluation.
Direct real-time and preventative maintenance on all primary and auxiliary equipment.
Train and develop shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in the maintenance program.
Coordinate with Maintenance Staff on maintenance issues beyond the skill level of the shift team.
Direct and perform preventative maintenance and cleaning of molds.
Coordinate with the Tooling Team on repair and maintenance schedules for all tools.
Use systematic approaches to problem-solving and improve the manufacturing process.
Provide timely, detailed information for shift changes through written and verbal communication.
Submit reports and miscellaneous documentation as required.
Ensure adequate supplies are on hand and order/requisition additional supplies as needed.
Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees by coordinating with other supervisors, managers, and departments.
Ensure equitable distribution of work assignments and prioritization for subordinates.
Provide timely completion and submission of performance reviews and evaluations for subordinates.
Provide counseling and/or disciplinary actions, both verbal and written, when required.
Maintain enforcement and compliance with policy and procedures to ensure results conform to planned or desired outcomes and to ensure a safe working environment.
Establish and maintain “Safety and Housekeeping.”
Ensure a productive, proactive work environment.
Provide ongoing training to subordinates.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation, and the community.
Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for satisfactory performance.
Support the QMS by adhering to the system requirements.
Understand and follow plant safety rules.
Help to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern.
Assist in monitoring the quality of work output.
Maintain compliance with company policy and procedures.
Maintain a neat and orderly working area.
Report any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.
Maintain good working relations with all other employees.
Attend work regularly to perform essential elements between assigned start and end times.
Perform other duties as assigned.