Molding Process Supervisor

Role Purpose

Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment. Achieve low-cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity. Oversee general operations to anticipate capacity requirements and enable innovative solutions to mitigate external factors. Establish, prioritize, & execute a project portfolio that delivers new products and process capabilities to meet business objectives. Develop & deploy in-depth technical talent that solves problems by creating and institutionalizing advanced understanding in core technology areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all company procedures, policies and safety rules are followed
• Identify areas of opportunity and improve processes through robust use of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma concepts, develop procedures, recommend tool changes on new and existing tools and fixtures, etc., to ensure the proper Department operation
• Own engineering support 24/7 to shift for trouble shooting and problem resolution. Ensure equipment and processes meet and sustain standard production output
• Coordinate logistics and equipment selection for the production on new products, increased capacity requirements, and maintaining up-to-date technology through the Department
• Oversee installation and initial use of new equipment, to insure proper use, operation, and integration into the department with a sustainable capable process
• Represent molding engineering manager as needed
• Analyze and resolve technical problems, develop specifications, formulate plans, estimates and other required engineering data to effectively address process issues through the approval of the Engineering and Production Manager
• Develop workmanship standards, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement procedures
• Ensure processes have acceptable capability levels
• Build effective relationships with division engineering, division manufacturing, and commercial (as necessary) in support of execution of the plant engineering strategy
• Be accountable for timely completion of assigned projects
• Ability to lead Multi-Cultural Projects/Meetings
• Responsible for Yield Monitoring and propose actions for Continuous Improvement
• Is a leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in process control/discipline, SPC, SQC, OEE, Designed Experiments, and other Performance Excellence processes (Green and Black-belt skills)

Experiences/Education - Required

• 5+ previous experience in an injection molding environment as engineer

• Demonstrate PC skills using software packages (Microsoft Office, MiniTab)

• Proven track of mold validations (new, modifications) and tool improvements

• Advanced knowledge and operation of a diversity of molding equipment (thermolators, dryers, Injection Molding machines, Cranes, Mold changeovers, etc).

• Experience in operations and/or engineering with progressive responsibilities

• Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent

• Demonstrated track record of engineering / technical accomplishment such as delivery of sustainable incremental improvement, step change in capability / performance, etc

• Demonstrated delivery of results through project and organizational leadership

• Demonstrated track record (Performance Results and People Development)

• Experience with cross-functional collaboration