Lead Thermoforming & Robotics Process Supervisor

TriEnda; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries, parent to Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, seeks a Process Supervisor to coordinate thermoforming processes, mold packages, and set-up activities. You will maintain thermoforming processes, set-ups and robotics, attending engineering and QEC meetings and supporting tool development and production start-ups.

The role requires coordinating duties across setup crews, providing detailed estimations, and generating monthly variance reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the basic functions of thermoforming machinery and able to monitor and adjust during operation to optimize production output.
• Two-year degree or certificate in plastics processing or equivalent training; experience in plastics processing is valued.

Responsibilities

• Attend engineering and manufacturing meetings as the voice of manufacturing.
• Assist with process setup, toolings and robotics; review process parameters per specifications.
• Assign duties to setup and process crew and to Robot Lead to fit immediate needs.
• Assist with estimating ETO and MTO: determine best machine, cycle rate, labor, setup time and scrap rates.
• Attend QEC meetings and review estimations with committee.
• Prepare month-end variance summaries and explain issues and rectifications.
• Develop training documentation and implementation programs.
• Troubleshoot out-of-control processes and plan mitigations.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and mechanical issues.
• Support start-up of new production orders and ensure attendance and PTO coverage.
• Identify and implement proactive improvements for manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Thermoforming machinery

Education

Two-year degree or certificate in plastics processing

1–3 years related experience and/or training

Job description

Kruger Family Industries, parent to Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, seeks a Process Supervisor to coordinate thermoforming processes, mold packages, and set-up activities. You will maintain thermoforming processes, set-ups and robotics, attending engineering and QEC meetings and supporting tool development and production start-ups.

The role requires coordinating duties across setup crews, providing detailed estimations, and generating monthly variance reports.