Injection Molding Process Lead

Evenflo Company, Inc.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evenflo Company, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Production Supervisor to lead molding operations in our Piqua facility. You will supervise production associates, ensure safety and quality, and drive productivity.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate maintenance. A High School diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Three years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Observance of all safety and environmental procedures and ensure safe work practices within the department.
• Provide leadership and coach production associates to ensure he/she understands and contributes to company objectives.
• Coordinate training of departmental employees; provide timely and constructive feedback regarding performance and communicating this information to Plant Production Supervisor.
• Identify and assist in implanting cost saving(s) projects and efficiency improvement activities.
• Develop and implement plans to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with support functions.
• Lead 5S efforts, stress good housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Foster creativity, innovation and communications within the production team.
• Be a mentor to promotable employees.
• Troubleshoot and assist in resolving processing problems with injection molding machines alongside technician.
• Set‑up and start‑up Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment in the absence of a technician.
• Relay pertinent product and quality‑related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors and peers – written and verbal
• Accurately records and reports waste, and assists departmental supervision in maintaining inventory control.
• Diagnose tooling problems and perform minor repairs as necessary.
• Perform first shot inspections and confirm job is ready for production.
• May troubleshoot electrical problems with dies and barrel heats, mix plastic resin with colorants and additives, relieve operators at break times, and engage in material handling.
• Verifies and monitors machine cycles and cavitation’s.
• Identifies waste in the process and minimizes downtime.
• Maintains clean working conditions in assigned areas and reports any safety hazards immediately.
• Must be able to operate a forklift (stand‑up & sit‑down) safely.
• Transportation of raw materials and finished goods to and from molding area as needed for production.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.
• Include answering Operator, machine, or equipment alarms as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Evenflo Company, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Production Supervisor to lead molding operations in our Piqua facility. You will supervise production associates, ensure safety and quality, and drive productivity.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate maintenance. A High School diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience are preferred.