Manager, Molding Engineering

** Summary of the role
** As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
** Job Summary
** The Manager, Molding Engineering oversees all the activities of the tool room, set-up area, press set-up, and Molding process personnel.  Manager will focus on optimizing molding uptime and quality by ensuring molds are ready for production and molding process are consistent.  Responsibilities include performing managing department budget, prioritizing the department workload, and evaluating and directing the most efficient processes and methods to complete the work assignments within the department.  

The Manager will use the NBSnext framework to drives a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
** Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Champion the safety vision and “Journey to Zero” by promoting safe behaviors and addressing unsafe conditions.
* Lead 6S initiatives to maintain a clean, organized production floor and eliminate waste using visual management tools.
* Provide leadership and support to Mold Makers and Mold Maintenance Technicians.
* Coordinate tool room and set-up supervisors’ activities with the manufacturing team. Supporting the team to Flex labor between tool-room and setup areas based on workload demands.
* Works with the team to optimize molding processes for great efficiency and to ensure product quality.
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring to technicians. Documenting existing processes and procedures.  Developing new manufacturing processes as required.
* Plan and conduct Gemba walks with the production team.
* Six Sigma leadership: drive and collaborate on process improvement efforts employing the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), design of experiments (DOE), and regression analysis to achieve data-driven improvements
* Provide technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
* Lead initiatives in cost reduction, process improvement, and employee training.
* Recommend upgrades, repairs, and replacements for tool room & injection molding equipment and suppliers.
* Participate in design reviews for new tooling and improvements to existing tooling.
* Set clear objectives, priorities, and goals for team members.
* Monitor departmental performance against goals and budget adherence.
* Identify and implement solutions to improve departmental processes, systems, and policies
* Frequently interact with managers and peer groups to coordinate projects and schedules.
* Develop and maintain training materials and processes for personnel and equipment.
* Hire, coach, and develop employees to increase engagement and performance.
* Identify employees for promotion or additional training, address performance or procedural challenges.
* Support company vision and strategic initiatives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Education and Experience Requirements
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field (preferred).
* 5–10 years of experience in tool room and molding operations.
* Strong technical knowledge of tooling, mold design, mold setting, and process development.
* 5 + years of Management experience is required
** Preferred

Skills and Abilities

*** Remains calm under pressure;
Strong decision-making skills in response to high pressure situations.
* A high degree of mechanical and technical skill and a comprehensive knowledge of tooling and injection molding processes is required.
* Familiar with injection molding design and fabrication technology.
* Familiar with materials, modifiers and additives, used in the injection molding process, including the following:  + Polycarbonate  + Polyamide (Nylon)  + Polyoxymethylene (POM, Acetal)  + Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)  + Polypropylene (HDPE / LDPE  + Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)  + Impact modifiers  + Clarifying agents  + UV stabilizers
* Ability to work from blueprints, CAD models, diagrams or samples to very close tolerances.
* Proven change agent: skill with enabling change, strong influencing abilities particularly with…