Group Leader - Injection Molding

MSA, The Safety Company; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Murrysville, PA, is hiring a Group Leader for the Injection Molding Department. This 3rd shift role (Sun–Fri 10:30 pm–6:30 am) starts at $28.60/hr and requires leadership, planning, and hands-on production oversight.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and about 2 years of production experience, with SAP and MS Office familiarity preferred. Prior group leadership is a plus, with overtime and shift flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 2 years production/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supports production associates with moving material, setting up jobs, picking material, and related tasks.
• Performs manufacturing operations as needed.
• Works with Production Supervisor to determine priorities and creates/maintains job schedules.
• Coordinates parts shortages and equipment issues to resolve production delays.
• Communicates work activities within department to maximize productivity.
• Facilitates material flow and paperwork to meet production schedules.
• Monitors performance and adherence to policies and goals.
• Addresses issues with associates and maintains supplies for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Multi-tasking

Overtime willingness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

3rd Shift - Sunday through early Friday morning - 10:30 pm - 6:30 am - Training on 1st Shift may be required

Starting Pay Rate: $28.60/hr

Pay Grade NEX16

Openings: 1

Now hiring a Group Leader for our Injection Molding Department at our Murrysville, PA manufacturing plant. In this role you will be counted on for the following activities:

• Supports production associates with various types of work, including moving material, assisting with setting up jobs, picking material, and performing related tasks.
• Performs manufacturing operations for products or associates as needed.
• Works with Production Supervisor and Supply Chain Specialists (if applicable) to determine priorities.
• Creates and maintains assigned job schedules.
• Communicates/coordinates parts shortages, equipment issues (any resource inhibiting production) to appropriate areas & assists with resolution.
• Communicates effectively and coordinates work activities within department or work cells to ensure highest productivity.
• Facilitates the flow of materials, components and paperwork among and within departments to ensure conformance to production schedules.
• Assists with monitoring performance.
• Monitors compliance to all company policies, procedures, standards and goals and notifies Production Supervisor of any issues or concerns.
• Appropriately addresses issues with associates as needed.
• Maintains and orders non-production departmental supplies.

Qualifications

Education and experience required:

• High School diploma.
• 2 years production / manufacturing experience.
• Ability to:
  • infrequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds without assistance.
  • plan, schedule, coordinate work and organize daily activities.
  • act independently, take personal initiative, and follow through to completion.
  • demonstrate initiative and willingness to do more than the minimum required.
  • operate at a level that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards.
  • demonstrate problem solving abilities.
  • possess the willingness and ability to work overtime and other shifts as necessary.
  • work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
  • handle stress and multi-task.
  • demonstrate leadership skills that promote teamwork, guide others in accomplishing work objectives and maintains associate focus on established goals and metrics.
  • demonstrate positive attitude that is team and goal oriented
  • demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain good working relationships with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
  • appropriately address work related issues with associates as needed.
  • demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.

Education and experience preferred:

• 4 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• Previous group leader and/or supervisory experience.
• Holds current or prior certification within the Injection Molding area.
• Training experience.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.