Technical Supervisor (Injection/Blow Molding) - 2nd Shift

Doskocil Mfg.•Arlington, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Petmate. As a Technical Supervisor, you will lead and manage all technical operations within the Blow Molding and Stretch Molding areas. Your primary responsibilities will include minimizing unscheduled downtime, reducing scrap, overseeing mold and color changes, and optimizing resin and color usage. You will spearhead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees under your supervision is paramount. Your role will be pivotal in driving technical excellence and fostering a culture of safety and innovation.

Requirements

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports on potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with vendors and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Plant Supervisors and Managers to address daily challenges, set priorities, and resolve issues effectively.
Conduct daily meetings with outgoing and incoming supervisors to establish priorities and enhance operational efficiency.
Collect, analyze, and report daily production data to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
Manage indirect labor, scrap, and downtime to minimize manufacturing variances and optimize productivity.
Provide daily visibility on downtime, scrap, changes, and resin deviations to ensure transparency and accountability.
Participate in daily labor meetings to identify inefficiencies and discuss quality-related topics.
Coordinate with planning to schedule major tool and machine repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize processes related to molds, changeovers, and machine improvements.
Directly supervises technical employees in the Technical Departments on the assigned shift.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Fill in for Production Supervisor as needed.