Custom Molding Manager

RealTruck, Inc.; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking a Custom Molding Manager in Massillon, Ohio. This position will act as the primary technical contact for all custom molding business, overseeing a team in design, manufacturing, and quality control for Tier 1 customers. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, leading new product development and quality controls.

Key responsibilities include managing product specifications, directing the PPAP process, and collaborating with sales on new products for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading new product development.
• Previous experience in Tier 1 design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in fiberglass design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage product design and manufacturing processes for custom molding.
• Oversee the PPAP approval process.
• Work with Quality to resolve customer complaints.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Office 365

ERP or MRP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in manufacturing

Job description

Position Summary

The Custom Molding Manager will serve as the primary technical contact for all custom molding business. This position oversees a team of employees and leads them in the design, manufacturing, and quality control processes for Tier 1 customers. The Custom Molding Manager will also work closely with RealTruck Sales on new products for future business growth.

Core Functions

• Manage and oversee the product design and manufacturing process for custom molded business and continuous improvement. Evaluate and monitor the product from initial quoting through the manufacturing process to ensure customer quality specifications are being met.
• Manage and partner with the Tier 1 customer on product specifications and designs as well as changes to these.
• Direct the PPAP (production part approval process) approval process.
• Work with Quality to resolve customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Work with Purchasing to source external components per the customer specifications.
• Work with technical resources, both internal and external, on new technologies and process improvements.
• Partner with sales on new product feasibility and quotes for future business growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading new product development, manufacturing processes and quality controls.
• Previous experience in Tier 1 design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in fiberglass design and manufacturing with the following processes: tooling, molding, extrusion, sheet metal, and assembly.
• Previous experience in a training role required.

Required Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Office 365.
• Skilled in ERP or MRP software.
• Ability to organize and communicate actions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to present information clearly and easily understood.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to develop and address training needs for various disciplines and develop sensible training documentation that leads to standardization in the training process.

Competencies

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Travel

• Travel locally between RealTruck facilities will be required on a regular basis; extended travel 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• This position is subject to Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, or fingers in repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment. The worker will work in an office environment the majority of the time, utilizing conditions common with office work, but will be actively engaged with the production and will spend time in that environment.