Evening Tech Supervisor - Molding & Automation

Find a- Textron; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor Technology in Detroit, MI to lead blow molding, injection molding and associated processes, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production. You will monitor machine performance, manage changeovers and drive cost-reduction opportunities across lines.

Responsibilities include training team members, coaching technicians, maintaining thorough process documentation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or related degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Blow Molding, Hot Plate Welding, Assembly Equipment or related experience required.
• Experience in Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic systems, and programming logic.
• Robotics experience preferred (FANUC).
• Proven mechanical skills.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, and mentoring direct reports preferred.
• Support a 24/7 environment as shifts may change due to business needs. Full shift flexibility including holidays, nights and weekends is needed

Responsibilities

• Oversee blow molding, injection molding, and hot-plate welding processes to maintain efficient, productive operations
• Monitor and ensure proper machine operation across all molding platforms to achieve manufacturing targets (cycle times, shot weights, and injection parameters).
• Monitor and ensure thorough completion of documentation across all production lines (parameter logs, machine logs, work order entries, process quality checks, and process change management).
• Identify waste minimization and material recycling opportunities for both blow and injection processes to establish cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead the completion of continuous improvement initiatives and countermeasures.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to process technicians, production associates, and area leaders to identify and perform blow mold, injection mold, head tooling, and welder changes.
• Lead comprehensive blow molding and injection molding training programs for process technicians, team members, and leadership.
• Understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits for both blow molding and injection molding process tooling.

Skills

Blow Molding

Hot Plate Welding

Assembly Equipment

Robotics (FANUC)

Leadership & Mentoring

Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems

Education

University degree in Engineering or related degree

Tools

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

FANUC robotics

Job description

Kautex is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor Technology in Detroit, MI to lead blow molding, injection molding and associated processes, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production. You will monitor machine performance, manage changeovers and drive cost-reduction opportunities across lines.

Responsibilities include training team members, coaching technicians, maintaining thorough process documentation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.