Molding Manager

The Mold Manager will have overall responsibility for planning, organizing, and coordinating plant molding activities. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

• Ensure timely production by identifying and developing present and future capacities with respect to manpower and equipment to ensure product requirements are met in the mostcost efficient manner.

• Ensure schedules meet production plans and are executed effectively and on time.

• Determine the best molding process and maintain an organized system, optimize processes and methods to ensure maximum and steady output, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.

• Review mold designs based on customer specifications.

• Work with Engineering on tool designsin order toachieve optimum cycles and quality parts.

• Monitor the schedule of molds through the tool shop when repairs, preventive maintenance, and engineering changes are necessary. Monitor the tool shop on duration of all such repairs, preventive maintenance, and engineering changes.

• Work toward the elimination of scrap by properly evaluating the causes and developing and maintaining a comprehensive process ensuring required quality standards are met and adhered to.

• Ensure all departmental associates are trained and informed of all quality requirements, including the Quality Policy Statement.

• Develop and improve production processes, systems, and procedures to maintain and improve quality standards as well as minimize waste and inefficiencies.

• Direct employees on quality standards and aid the Quality department as needed.

• Develop and provide input on assembly requirements needed to determine the total labor and gross margin for a customer's order

The specific statements in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. We reserve the right to modify or expand duties over time.

• 5-8 years progressive experience within the production management field

• Bachelors degree inrelatedfieldand/or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding and tooling

• Leadership style: self-started that can work with little direction

• Proficiency in and the ability to model and implement the following concepts: empowerment and teamwork; TPS leadership philosophy and human resources practices; kaizen; standardized work; PDCA and problem solving; 5S; quality improvement tools; JIT production tools including:
  Value Stream Mapping, lead-time reduction, set-up time reduction, process flow improvement, small lot production

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce.

Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.