Molding Supervisor

Job Duties

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Sets up and runs molding machines, ensuring proper operation and maintenance.
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open.
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance.
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S.

Requirements

• Previous molding experience
• Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
• Professional/ mature demeanour under stressful situation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
• Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations