Manufacturing Manager (Plastics)

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager (Plastics)

Job Description:
Is responsible for the development and improvement of processes, tools, and equipment of the Manufacturing systems, leading to predictable, reliable, stable, and efficient production processes.

Your role:

• Provide technical support to the project team, including DFM (Design for Manufacturing) for part, tool design, and material recommendations.

• Establish and control the budget for New Product Introduction, sustaining and continuous improvement of existing manufacturing methods, processes, and equipment.

• Drive activities related to sustaining and improving process yield, product design changes, cycle time improvement, cost, and safety.

• Responsible for the collection and analysis of factory data, validating and determining priorities and action plans based on the results for production.

• Lead tooling troubleshooting, process optimization & defect resolution for both dimensional and cosmetic improvement.

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ensure that the molds produced are designed for longevity and reliability, with the highest standards for ease of service and maintenance of molds.

• Actively work to reduce production loss due to tooling and molding quality issues accomplished through proactive maintenance management techniques.

• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, and teamwork.

You're the right fit if:

• Possess a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Plastic Tooling & Molding Technology, or equivalent.

• Min. 7 to 10 years hands-on experience in the plastic injection molding industry for thermoplastic, LSR, two-shots molding, and ISBM.

• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality management systems, ISO 13485 preferred.

• Quality mindset and familiarity with risk assessment tools like FMEA.

• Must possess good communication, technical analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Basic knowledge of UG-NX10 or SolidWorks, PLC, and automation equipment.

How we work together:
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

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