Novolex
Injection Molding Manager
Novolex, Lancaster, Texas, United States, 75146
Why Choose Us?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
The Injection Molding Manager (IMM) is responsible for managing a team of associates responsible for operating a fleet of 15 injection molding lines in 24x7 operations. Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of all lines and protecting associates and equipment and meeting the production schedule as provided by the Master Scheduler. This person will develop plans to cross train all associates and to drive continuous improvement of the operation as measured by OEE. The IMM will recommend repairs and capital expenditures for new lines to ensure manufacturing can meet customers' demands.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Meets performance objectives for safety, productivity (OEE), machine operational availability, change over time, scrap, and delivery.Manages proper staffing and machine loading in a 24 x 7 operation.Ensures proper training of all employees and mentors ' supervisors and other key personnel to maintain a competent workforce.Fosters team cohesiveness, moral, and motivation and a culture of excellence by acting as a hands-on accessible leader who facilitates collaboration and cooperation across all shifts.Sets a proper safety example, encourages a safety mindset and awareness, ensures corporate and industry standard safety practices are followed, and ensures 6S (cleanliness) is maintained.Ensures machines and auxiliary equipment are maintained.Collaborates with the plant molding engineers, and tooling and maintenance departments on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, reduce cycle times, improve machine operational availability, and improve productivity.Collaborates with the plant lean manufacturing team on inventory levels and lean manufacturing tools and practices with the focus of eliminating waste.Supports new launches with samples, optimizing processes, end of arm tooling, internal packaging, and justifying new equipment.Experience working in a food safety culture - BRC or SQF certified plants.What We Need From You
College degree or related experienceFive+ years' experience in an injection molding operation.Four+ years management experience in a manufacturing environment with preference to those with Injection Molding experience.Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem skills is essential.Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels in the organization.Current comprehensive technical and hands on knowledge of injection molding lines, molds, robotics, end of arm tooling, auxiliary equipment, and central material handling systems.PLC knowledge and understanding of specifications for infrastructure required to support a molding department (process and chilled water, electrical, compressed air, material handling system) is preferredExperience with Wittmann robots, Husky, Arburg and Sumitomo molding machines preferred.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
The Injection Molding Manager (IMM) is responsible for managing a team of associates responsible for operating a fleet of 15 injection molding lines in 24x7 operations. Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of all lines and protecting associates and equipment and meeting the production schedule as provided by the Master Scheduler. This person will develop plans to cross train all associates and to drive continuous improvement of the operation as measured by OEE. The IMM will recommend repairs and capital expenditures for new lines to ensure manufacturing can meet customers' demands.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Meets performance objectives for safety, productivity (OEE), machine operational availability, change over time, scrap, and delivery.Manages proper staffing and machine loading in a 24 x 7 operation.Ensures proper training of all employees and mentors ' supervisors and other key personnel to maintain a competent workforce.Fosters team cohesiveness, moral, and motivation and a culture of excellence by acting as a hands-on accessible leader who facilitates collaboration and cooperation across all shifts.Sets a proper safety example, encourages a safety mindset and awareness, ensures corporate and industry standard safety practices are followed, and ensures 6S (cleanliness) is maintained.Ensures machines and auxiliary equipment are maintained.Collaborates with the plant molding engineers, and tooling and maintenance departments on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, reduce cycle times, improve machine operational availability, and improve productivity.Collaborates with the plant lean manufacturing team on inventory levels and lean manufacturing tools and practices with the focus of eliminating waste.Supports new launches with samples, optimizing processes, end of arm tooling, internal packaging, and justifying new equipment.Experience working in a food safety culture - BRC or SQF certified plants.What We Need From You
College degree or related experienceFive+ years' experience in an injection molding operation.Four+ years management experience in a manufacturing environment with preference to those with Injection Molding experience.Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem skills is essential.Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels in the organization.Current comprehensive technical and hands on knowledge of injection molding lines, molds, robotics, end of arm tooling, auxiliary equipment, and central material handling systems.PLC knowledge and understanding of specifications for infrastructure required to support a molding department (process and chilled water, electrical, compressed air, material handling system) is preferredExperience with Wittmann robots, Husky, Arburg and Sumitomo molding machines preferred.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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