2nd Shift Lead Process Technician - Injection Mold (Plastics)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing is seeking a 2nd Shift Lead Process Technician to oversee shift operations, ensuring productivity while maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in injection molding and leadership, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills to manage team performance effectively.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an injection molding process tech.
• Prior experience in a leadership role.
• Manufacturing experience of at least 3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all shift employees.
• Monitor and control processes to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and maintain production quality.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Positive Attitude

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Basic mathematics skills

Safe working practices

Powered industrial lift truck driving experience

Computer skills

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Job Description

Job title: 2nd Shift Lead Process Technician - Injection Mold (Plastics)

Shift: 4pm to12 midnight M-F with OT as needed

Reports to: Operations Manager /Plant Manager

Job purpose:

To facilitate acceptable shift productivity and effectiveness while promoting a safe and positive working environment for all shift employees

Duties and responsibilities :

• Direct supervision of all shift employees.
• Using the production scheduling software , be able to schedule operators to specific work centers as well as manipulate scheduled production run information and create production schedules as needed through .
• Complete shift employee performance evaluations monthly
• Part file management / tool specific data management.
• Pro Scan
• Safe operation of typical material handling equipment such as a powered lift truck and pallet jack.
• Troubleshoot molding defect causes and remedy any issue using a systematic approach to process changes.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas
• Understanding and implementation of company goals and objectives
• Understanding of the quality expectations of the parts molded
• Review production schedule
• Controls and monitors processes
• Maintain part files and approved process'
• Preventative tool maintenance
• Prep for the next shift
• Record downtime in QAD
• Maintain tool PM log/lot folder
• Load/unload tools from tool makers trucks (not shipping)
• Fill out supervisors notes each day
• Process monitoring log (twice per shift)
• Install/remove paperwork (at MC)
• Communicate with quality to ensure part quality
• Basic robot operation
• 5S
• Maintain the ISO9001-2015 – IATF 16949 pertinent to the production area
• FIFO

Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Excellent attendance
• Positive Attitude
• Prior experience as an injection molding process tech
• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic mathematics skills
• Safe working practices
• Powered industrial lift truck driving experience
• Computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brighton, MI 48116 (Required)
• Work Location: In person