Molding Manager

US Farathane; Orion (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee Discounts

Job summary

US Farathane Orion is seeking a full-time Molding Manager to lead and direct continuous process and tooling improvements within the facility in Illinois. This role focuses on optimizing molding operations, implementing improvements, and guiding cross-functional teams.

Strong leadership and extensive molding experience are essential for driving cost reductions and productivity gains. The position demands deep knowledge of injection molding, process engineering, and project management, with travel

Qualifications

• Three+ years leadership experience preferred.
• Ten+ years in process engineering, tooling and process improvement.
• Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements.
• Strong understanding of MRP, quality control, purchasing, and accounting.
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus; Kepner-Trego, 5 Why, Six Sigma problem solving skills.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current process and GAP analysis from global standards.
• Assist team with identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities to include scrap and usage.
• Responsible for equipment installation, tooling design, documentation, and assessment.
• Train and implement product and process improvement.
• Troubleshoot issues for new and existing processes.
• Communicate standards and troubleshooting globally.

Skills

Molding

Leadership

Process Improvement

Injection molding

Project Management

Six Sigma

Job description

US Farathane Orion is seeking a full-time Molding Manager. The Molding Manager is responsible for managing projects and supplying direction for continuous process and tooling improvements within the facility.

US Farathane is the leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane continues to grow each year. US Farathane exceeds customer expectations for Quality, Delivery, and Customer Service, as well as Product Design and Development Support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current process and GAP analysis from global standards
• Assist team with identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities to include scrap and usage
• Responsible for equipment installation, tooling design, documentation, and assessment
• Train and implement product and process improvement
• Troubleshoot issues for new and existing processes
• Communicate standards and troubleshooting globally

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years prior leadership experience preferred
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in process engineering, tooling, equipment and process improvement
• Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements
• In-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories, and principles position discipline
• Injection molding (part design and processing) experience
• Automated and plastic materials experience
• Strong technical project management, manufacturing engineering, statistical process control capability, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude
• Strong understanding of MRP, quality control, purchasing, and accounting
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus; to include Kepner-Trego, 5 Why, and Six Sigma problem solving skills
• Willing and able to travel as necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft office

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• FSA & HSA options
• Life Insurance
• Referral program
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.