Blow Molding Supervisor

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the world’s leading manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment.

The company designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of pool and spa equipment for residential and commercial use, with facilities across North America and abroad. The Position Overview describes supervising the blow molding department (BM18, BM19, BM20, LAT01, SF002, Valve BU) to maximize safety, quality and productivity, managing staffing, training, budgeting

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, industrial technology or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes.
• ERP systems (AS400 or D365) and MES software experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all personnel assigned to the blow molding cells and prioritize tasks to meet goals.
• Ensure personnel wear PPE and follow safety rules.
• Train personnel on standard work and ensure takt time is met.
• Set staffing levels to meet production demands and participate in hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with HR for staffing needs and address performance issues.
• Coordinate with Planning on production scheduling and order sequences.
• Prepare production labels for orders and liaise with Maintenance/Quality/Engineering as needed.
• Assist in labor and expense budgeting and maintain inventories for production support.
• Foster good working relations and uphold 5S standards.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in business/industrial technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS-Office

AS400 / D365 ERP

MES software

Outlook

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Position Overview

Supervise all aspects of the blow molding department in such a manner that safety, quality and productivity are maximized. Responsible work cells include BM18, BM19, BM20, LAT01, SF002, and Valve Business Unit.

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

• Direct all direct and indirect personnel assigned to the responsible cells (Coordinators, operators, material handlers, process and setup technicians, etc.) Make assignments and prioritize the tasks needed to reach department and company goals.
• Ensures that all personnel wear the required PPE and follow all safety rules in the area
• Train all personnel relative to standard work, ensure compliance with the work procedures, and that work cells are meeting required takt time.
• Establish staffing levels required to meet production demands.
• Make hiring recommendations and work with the Human Resource department to meet personnel needs.
• Conduct disciplinary action when necessary and perform job performance and counseling reviews for all responsible personnel. Make recommendations for wage changes.
• Work with the Planning Department scheduler regarding the order sequence for the production lines before the start of each shift.
• Make package and serial labels for each production order.
• Interface with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and Engineering Departments on production problems and scheduling requirements.
• Assist in labor and expense budget process. Provide staffing needs and maintain adequate supply inventories to support production requirements.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with management, peers and all others which must interact with the department.
• Insure superior 5S standards are met daily.
• Participate in Kaizen projects and Continuous Improvement programs as needed to advance departmental and company goals.
• Understand and adhere to all company policies and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sand Filter Manufacturing Unit Manager or other member of management.

Qualifications

• Computer skills are necessary including use of MS-Office software, ERP systems (AS400 or D365), MES software, email using Outlook, and other software necessary to complete the required tasks.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
• Good attendance record is a must.

Education And Experience

Associate’s degree in business, industrial technology or related field desired; bachelor’s degree preferred. Desired minimum three years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on leadership abilities, personnel directives, computer applications and continuous improvement processes. Appropriate experience may supersede education requirement.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; smell. The employee will infrequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Earplugs must be worn while in the Blow Molding department. Safety glasses and steel toed shoes are required while on the plant floor.