Custom Molding Manager

Position Summary

The Custom Molding Manager will serve as the primary technical contact for all custom molding business. This position oversees a team of employees and leads them in the design, manufacturing, and quality control processes for Tier 1 customers. The Custom Molding Manager will also work closely with RealTruck Sales on new products for future business growth.

Core Functions

• Manage and oversee the product design and manufacturing process for custom molded business and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and monitor the product from initial quoting through the manufacturing process to ensure customer quality specifications are being met.
• Direct the PPAP (production part approval process) approval process.
• Work with Quality to resolve customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Work with Purchasing to source external components per the customer specifications.
• Work with technical resources, both internal and external, on new technologies and process improvements.
• Partner with sales on new product feasibility and quotes for future business growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading new product development, manufacturing processes and quality controls.
• Previous experience in Tier 1 design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in fiberglass design and manufacturing with the following processes: tooling, molding, extrusion, sheet metal and assembly.
• Previous experience in a training role required.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Office 365.
• Skilled in ERP or MRP software.
• Able to organize and communicate actions clearly and effectively.
• Able to present information clearly and easily understood.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to develop and address training needs for various disciplines and develop sensible training documentation that leads to standardization in the training process.

Competencies

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
• Collects and researches data;
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Designs workflows and procedures;
• Responds promptly to customer needs;
• Responds to requests for service and assistance;
• Makes timely decisions;
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
• Develops alternative solutions;
• Works well in group problem solving situations;
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics;
• Approaches others in a tactful manner;
• Reactsto pressure well;
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
• Accepts responsibility for own actions;
• Follows through on commitments;
• Writes clearly and informatively;
• Edits work for spelling and grammar;
• Varies writing style to meet needs;
• Presents numerical data effectively;
• Able to read and interpret written information.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Activities: balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, or fingers in repetitive motions.
• Visual Acuity: close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Working Conditions: inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment. The worker will work in an office environment the majority of the time, utilizing conditions common with office work, but will be actively engaged with the production and will spend time in that environment.

Perks That Go The Extra Mile

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• A 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start).
• Wellbeing days and parental leave.
• Opportunities for education reimbursement.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products.

About Us

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.