Molding Senior Lead - 1st Shift

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Senior Lead for the Molding Department at the Byron Center, MI facility.

About the role

Responsible for operating equipment in accordance with procedures to ensure optimum product quality and for training and leading the daily activities of production personnel to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met for assigned departments.

Responsibilities

• General understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures.
• Direct production personnel to ensure orders are produced in a timely fashion and adhere to safety and quality standards in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Work independently and lead employees within a small group to ensure production schedule and quality standards are met; report issues to supervisor.
• Assist with machine setup and changeovers to ensure equipment is production ready.
• Perform various data collection functions in PeopleSoft (ERP).
• Maximize yield and reduce scrap.
• Report department metrics.
• Verify order information and produce parts with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet customer specifications while meeting productivity standards.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to use simple math and basic hand-held measuring tools.
• Computer literate; proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Light to moderate physical effort required, including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and coarse manipulation, and reaching both forward and above head level.
• Must tolerate temperature changes for the entire shift.
• Able to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to safely operate assigned machinery.

The duties of this job may vary slightly across divisions and locations. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.