Injection Mold Supervisor

The Injection Molding Supervisor, in addition to his or her capacity as an Injection Molding Technician, will also be fully responsible for managing the Injection Molding Technicians across all three shifts and for the continuous operation and maintenance of all equipment and machinery used within the department.The Injection Molding Supervisor is expected to be the impetus behind the improvement of the Injection Molding Department, to design and work with the Injection Molding Technician team to implement a strategy to optimize and improve current production processes for current and new products.Essential Functions:Supervision of Injection Molding Department/TechniciansSchedule work for all technicians within the Injection Molding department, including shift assignments, Preventative Maintenances (PMA’s), and training for new techniciansDevelop and implement a plan to improve the Injection Molding DepartmentEnsure all forms and data records are completed by technicians within the Injection Molding DepartmentAssist with cross-training of Material Handler-Injection Molding technicians on routine tasks:Mold Changes and Mold CleaningStarting and stopping the injection molding machinesStarting and stopping the conveyorsPurging out the injection molding machineChanging out and cleaning out the dryer filtersMaintenance of the chiller systemOversee Maintenance of Plastic Injection Molding MachinesProcess products on, troubleshoot and repair all Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Blow Molding and Support equipmentReduce Scrap and promote the operational efficiency of the Injection Molding MachinesContact machine or equipment Manufacturer to resolve technical problemsTest new equipment and create new processes and documentation for its operationRegulate Production ProcessesImplement new strategies to optimize and improve current production processes for current and new productsDesign innovative solutions to production problemsDevise new processes and documentation to manufacture new injection-molded productsComply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulationsAdhere to given instructions, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and housekeeping proceduresFollow the complete Start-up and Shut down (injection molding machines and conveyors) procedure as per Company’s and Machine requirementUnderstand and comply with applicable OSHA safety rules/regulations and Lock-out/Tag-out requirementsMinimum 3 years experience operating and processing products on Injection Molding machinesExperience with Husky machines highly desiredMachine installation experience, basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair, basic machine shop skillsMust be able to operate material handling equipmentRequired Traits:Ability to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify problems, address problems and meet deadlinesAbility to read, write and communicate proficiently in EnglishBasic math skillsBasic computer skillsMust be able to work with minimal supervisionMust be able to work effectively both independently and within a team environmentAbility to work overtime and weekends as neededMust be committed to the success of the entire organization

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