Lead Process Technician

PRISM Plastics, Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Plastics, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead shift operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive productivity across the production floor.

You will manage production teams, monitor process flow, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with maintenance and quality to uphold the control plan. Strong leadership and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/Manage your specific shifts operations and production support employees.
• Assure plant floor is operating at peak productivity, with safety, quick mold changes, and quality startup/shutdowns.
• Coordinate shift hand-offs by ensuring raw materials are in place and the floor is organized for the next shift.
• Complete employee evaluations and maintain effective work instructions for continuous improvement.
• Assist in development of new processes, including molding setup, robot programming, and tooling reviews.

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

• 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. This Is Accomplished Through The Use Of
    • Strict adherence to the First and Last Shot Check sheet.
    • Control Plan Checks, with Quality Reporting via Attribute or Variable Data Systems.
    • Established limits and guidelines for approved process – Process Monitoring.
• 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.
• 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.