Setup Coordinator

The basic function of the Set-up Coordinator is to exercise leadership, manage production responsibilities in accordance with customer requirements and provide direction to setup staff meanwhile meeting safety requirements. The incumbent is required to train and attend to all duties and responsibilities and maintain standards in accordance with stated requirements and IATF
16949 standards.

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred: AS/BS in Business Management, Manufacturing Technology or Plastics

Licensing/Registration/Certification

Required:

Adkev, Inc. equipment and skills certifications as required (forklift,
Preferred:
None

Experience:

Required:

1 year supervisory experience in production/manufacturing environment similar to Adkev, Inc., to include injection molding of plastics
1 year Production Technician experience
Preferred: 3 years supervisory experience in production/manufacturing environment to include injection molding of plastics

• Knowledge of areas of production to include injection molding, personnel, tooling, robotics/automation and molding presses
• IATF
  16949 standards that apply to production, processes and reporting, to include development of and/or calculation of any applicable metrics or standards
• Knowledge of all facets and job requirements of jobs reporting to this position
• Ability to work closely with groups of people, including company employees at all levels, suppliers, competitors, subcontractors and other outside professionals with whom the company deals with on a regular basis
• Ability to analyze, develop, present, and implement sound production business strategies and practices; prioritize and multitask
• Ability to operate as a ‘trusted agent' in which full confidentiality and strict ethical business standards are to be observed
• Ability to work extended hours, odd hours, weekends, as required to cover for overtime and absence of other Set-Up Prep personnel
• Ability to follow safe work practices, including lockout/tag out and safety harnesses
• PC Literate

Body Position:
This position requires the ability to stand and walk for prolong periods of time (minimum 8 hrs); walking plant floor to perform responsibilities of the job; have the ability of eyesight and hearing (corrected) and full use of limbs. Radio communication essential requirement.

Body Movement:
Requires stooping, squatting, lifting above shoulders, climbing stairs and ladders; ability to lift up to 70 pounds; be able to perform all aspects of the job without significant accommodation. Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around an office area, warehouse, manufacturing, equipment and crowded and busy work area.

Mathematics:
Requires excellent math skills and accuracy to include SPC understanding, weights and measurements

Language:
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English. Must write legibly. Must be able to communicate with others verbally and by hand-held radio.

Requires ability to communicate with and maintain positive interpersonal skills with all members of the organization.

Abstract and Interpretative skills:
Requires ability to read and interpret statistical data and other abstract and analytical information associated with the position.

Adkev, Inc. makes every effort to provide a pleasant environmentally controlled working atmosphere. However, on occasion, the position may require visiting customers, vendors, or outside professionals for which the company has no control of their environment.

The Setup Coordinator directly reports to and is accountable to the Shift Leader. The Setup Coordinator will have secondary reporting relationship to the Plant Manager.

The following positions directly report to and are accountable to the Setup Coordinator for technical guidance and instruction:

Set-up Prep Technicians, Mold Setters, Process Technician 1, Process Technician 2

The Setup Coordinator has the authority to recommend hiring, terminating or changing compensation and or duties of the individuals in the positions reporting to the position, provided these actions fall within established…