Lead Process Technician

Prism Plastics, Inc.; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Plastics, Inc., part of Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—seeks a shift supervisor to oversee production floor operations, mentor team members, and ensure safe, productive outputs. The role centers on driving quality, efficiency, and reliable tooling changes across the shift.

You’ll monitor process flow, troubleshoot equipment and process problems, document actions, and participate in quality and manufacturing meetings to communicate metrics and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/manage your specific shifts operations and production support employees.
• Assure plant floor is operating at peak productivity, with a safe, clean and accident-free environment.
• Ensure thorough mold changes and successful startup, bucket length and shutdown quality.
• Maximize the shift's GPPH (good parts per hour) output.
• Assure thorough parting line cleanings at least once per shift.
• Assure product quality through machine process limits, auto reject alarms and part inspection to the control plan.
• Participate in Manufacturing Team Meetings and Quality Operating System meetings; communicate metrics and impact to direct reports.
• Complete employee evaluations for subordinates and maintain/evaluate effectiveness of work instructions.
• Look for continuous improvements across manufacturing areas.

Job description

Prism Plastics, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Monitors operations process flow and quality of production parts.

Troubleshoots equipment problems and process problems.

Installs new equipment and documents all process signals and corresponding corrective action.

Monitors operations process flow and quality of production parts.

Troubleshoots equipment problems and process problems.

Installs new equipment and documents all process signals and corresponding corrective action.

Essential job functions: 1. Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee/Manage your specific shifts operations and production support employees.
• Assure plant floor is operating at peak productivity, as exhibited by:
  • A safe, clean and accident-free environment, to include the safety of all production team employees.
  • Thorough and quick mold changes.
  • Successful startup, bucket length and shutdown quality.
  • Maximize the shifts GPPH (good parts per hour) output.
  • Assure thorough parting line cleanings are performed at least once per shift, more depending on the specific product.
  • Assure product quality through the use of machine process limits, machine auto reject alarms, and part inspection to the control plan.
• Participation in both the Manufacturing Team Meetings and the monthly Quality Operating System meetings, as well as communicating metrics and their impact on them to your direct reports.
• Successful shift hand-off to your customer (the next shift), by:
  • Assuring raw materials (resin, components and packaging) are in place for a minimum of four hours into the next shift.
  • Assuring the floor is clean and organized at shift hand-off.
  • Assuring the floor is in control and not starting the next shift in an out-of control state.
  • Stay until which time the above items are covered, and/or the next shift (your customer) approves your departure.
• Complete employee evaluations for subordinates.
• Establish, Maintain and Evaluate effectiveness of authored work instructions.
• Looking for ways to continuously improve all areas related to manufacturing.

2. Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of new processes, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Molding Process Setup (In Mold Rheology, 95% fill at transfer, etc.)
  • Robot Programming and Modification
  • Cell setup (Tooling, Material Drying, Hot Runner, TCU, etc.)
• Assist in Preliminary and Final Tooling Reviews.
• Assist in quality related tasks (sorting, increased inspection, GR&R’s, Cpk Studies, etc.) as required.
• Assist in warehouse management (raw and finished goods movement).
• Assist in the maintenance of tooling and equipment as required.
• Assist in pulling finished goods materials for shipment as required.
• Assist in other job-related activities to help support a clean, safe and affective organization.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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