Afternoon Shift Process Supervisor & Mold Setup Tech

Coplas Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coplas Inc. is a Sterling Heights-based automotive supplier seeking a Process Technician/Supervisor to oversee daily shift operations, ensure safety, quality, and timely production, and guide both union and non-union staff on the line.

As Molding Set Up Technician, you will change molds, operate injection molding machinery, robots, and overhead cranes while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams to meet customer schedules and maintain ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• Post-Secondary Education in a related field preferred.
• Training, Supervision, Mechanically inclined.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer skills.
• First aid, forklift and crane training an asset.
• Automotive experience is an asset.
• Injection molding experience is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Supervisor.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of start-up and shut off equipment; organize production schedule and personnel; monitor quality and production targets.
• Manage production personnel, resolve concerns, review performance and maintain morale and attendance.
• Analyze processes, troubleshoot, design experiments and implement improvements.
• Perform program troubleshooting and adjustments to injection mold equipment including robotics and tooling.
• Assist maintenance/electrician with machine maintenance and repair.
• Assist mold maker with injection mold tool troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Promote continuous improvement and a quality attitude on the floor.
• Lead daily safety, quality and delivery meetings for the shift.
• Complete production reporting including scrap and downtime; liaison with union reps.
• Ensure adherence to ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 policies and procedures; participate in quality audits.
• Other duties as assigned; ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 duties as required.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Computer skills

Safety training

Automotive industry experience

Injection molding experience

Quality system awareness

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in related field

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Coplas Inc. is a Sterling Heights-based automotive supplier seeking a Process Technician/Supervisor to oversee daily shift operations, ensure safety, quality, and timely production, and guide both union and non-union staff on the line.

As Molding Set Up Technician, you will change molds, operate injection molding machinery, robots, and overhead cranes while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams to meet customer schedules and maintain ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.