Blow Mold Manager

Blow Mold Manager

The Blow Mold Manager provides professional and positive leadership for the plastic molding operations, inspiring associates to work safely while creating a quality product at the rate of our customers' demand. The individual in this position will use lean concepts and practices to drive continuous improvement activities.

• Develop systems and processes that ensure quality is built into the production of bottles at the rate of our customers’ demands.
• Develop appropriate metrics to track production line and equipment performance so improvement efforts can be focused in the problem areas.
• Effectively utilize lean tools and methodology to make improvements and lead the department in continuous improvement activities.
• Create a culture of accountability where team members desire to meet high expectations.
• Coordinate molding activities with purchasing, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Revise molding schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve the safety of the associates, quality of product, production methods, and equipment performance.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of plastics molding team, while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Prepare and manage an annual budget to achieve the company’s strategic goals.
• Provide recommendations on new equipment purchases and tooling; coordinate with engineering department on new equipment and line installations to ensure designs meet operational needs, performance expectation, and safety procedures.
• Oversee installations to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Analyze current systems and processes for effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Develop and conduct equipment training programs for team members.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Use independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements.
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
• Establish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.
• Travel may be required to other Highline Warren facilities and vendor sites.

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

• Demonstrate excellent project coordination skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Complete data‑based analyses of problems, develop potential causal factors, and guide teams through root cause analysis and determination for difficult or complicated problems.
• Operate a computer – PC proficiency; use MS Office Word and Excel; ability to learn MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co‑workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making…