Molding Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Hi-Lex Controls; Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Lex Controls in Hudson, MI is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead molding production on the second shift. You will assign and monitor work, ensure safety and 4S, and drive quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

This role requires an associate degree or 2–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing (molding preferred), hands-on problem solving, and the ability to train associates in machine processes and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or 2–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing (molding preferred).
• Hands-on experience with molding processes and changeovers is a plus.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met.
• Ensures safety, 4S and quality standards are maintained.
• Performs process adjustments and changeovers as needed.
• Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.
• Maintains documentation and ensures production schedules are followed.
• Notifies materials department of shortages and repairs minor machine problems.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Communication

Time Management

Education

Associate's degree or 2–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing (molding preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HCIH (Hudson) - Hudson, MI 49247

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: Second Shift

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

Website: HI-LEX.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assigns and monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met in all molding areas. Ensures safety, 4S, and quality standards are maintained. Performs adjustments to molding processes and performs changeovers and setups as needed. Completes all required documentation. Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met.
• Ensures quality standards are met & approval of finished product.
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Works to ensure company goals are attained.
• Trains assigned associates as needed to ensure they are capable of performing assigned tasks
• Performs process adjustments and changeovers as needed
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• Ensuresthatproductionschedulesarefollowed.
• Completesrequiredformsandpaperwork.
• Verifyquantities, lotnumbers, labelsandcorrectnessofparts
• PerformscyclecountsusinghandheldscannerandERPsystem
• Notifiesmaterialsdepartmentofanyknowncomponentormanufacturedpartshortages
• Repairsminormachineproblems.
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QualificationsEducation

• Associatesdegreeand/or2-5years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting (molding preferred)

Functional Experience

• Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages
• Use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and a hand or powered pallet jack
• Use of a computer and typical office software
• Ability
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area

Physical Requirements

• Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.
• Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Management
• Molding Problem-Solving/Root Cause Analysis
• Injection Molding Process Monitoring & Adjustment
• Team Training & Development
• Quality Assurance & Detail (4S, product quality)
• Time Management & Production Scheduling
• Safety & Compliance
• Effective Communication (verbal/written)