Molding Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Job Details

Job Location:

HCIH (Hudson) - Hudson, MI 49247

Position Type:
Full-Time

Job Shift: Second Shift

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

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Assigns and monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met in all molding areas. Ensures safety, 4S, and quality standards are maintained. Performs adjustments to molding processes and performs changeovers and setups as needed. Completes all required documentation. Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.

• Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met.
• Ensures quality standards are met & approval of finished product.
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Works to ensure company goals are attained.
• Trains assigned associates as needed to ensure they are capable of performing assigned tasks
• Performs process adjustments and changeovers as needed
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• Ensuresthatproductionschedulesarefollowed.
• Completesrequiredformsandpaperwork.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, labelsandcorrectnessofparts
• PerformscyclecountsusinghandheldscannerandERPsystem
• Notifiesmaterialsdepartmentofanyknowncomponentormanufacturedpartshortages
• Repairsminormachineproblems.
• Fillsinforabsenteesonworkstationswhenneeded
• Follseallsafetyrulesandkeepstheworkart withinacleanandorderlydistance,['Removed before you scroll;[...].

• Associatesdegreeand/or2-5years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting (molding preferred)

• Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages
• Use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and a hand or powered pallet jack
• Use of a computer and typical office software
• Ability
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area

• Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.
• Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Leadership & Team Management
• Molding Problem-Solving/Root Cause Analysis
• Injection Molding Process Monitoring & Adjustment
• Team Training & Development
• Quality Assurance & Detail (4S, product quality)
• Time Management & Production Scheduling
• Safety & Compliance
• Effective Communication (verbal/written)