Group Leader - Injection Molding

About the role

Now hiring a Group Leader for our Injection Molding Department at our Murrysville, PA manufacturing plant. In this role you will be counted on for the following activities:

Responsibilities

• Supports production associates with various types of work, including moving material, assisting with setting up jobs, picking material, and performing related tasks.
• Performs manufacturing operations for products or associates as needed.
• Works with Production Supervisor and Supply Chain Specialists (if applicable) to determine priorities.
• Creates and maintains assigned job schedules.
• Communicates/coordinates parts shortages, equipment issues (any resource inhibiting production) to appropriate areas & assists with resolution.
• Communicates effectively and coordinates work activities within department or work cells to ensure highest productivity.
• Facilitates the flow of materials, components and paperwork among and within departments to ensure conformance to production schedules.
• Assists with monitoring performance.
• Monitors compliance to all company policies, procedures, standards and goals and notifies Production Supervisor of any issues or concerns.
• Appropriately addresses issues with associates as needed.
• Maintains and orders non-production departmental supplies.

Qualifications

Education and experience required:

• High School diploma.
• 2 years production / manufacturing experience.
• Ability to:
  • infrequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds without assistance.
  • plan, schedule, coordinate work and organize daily activities.
  • act independently, take personal initiative, and follow through to completion.
  • demonstrate initiative and willingness to do more than the minimum required.
  • operate at a level that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards.
  • demonstrate problem solving abilities.
  • possess the willingness and ability to work overtime and other shifts as necessary.
  • work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
  • handle stress and multi-task.
  • demonstrate leadership skills that promote teamwork, guide others in accomplishing work objectives and maintains associate focus on established goals and metrics.
  • demonstrate positive attitude that is team and goal oriented.
  • demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain good working relationships with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
  • appropriately address work related issues with associates as needed.
  • demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.

Education and experience preferred:

• 4 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• Previous group leader and/or supervisory experience.
• Holds current or prior certification within the Injection Molding area.
• Training experience.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $28.60/hr
Pay Grade NEX16

Schedule

3rd Shift - Sunday through early Friday morning - 10:30 pm - 6:30 am - Training on 1st Shift may be required