Molding Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Detroit is seeking a Molding Supervisor to lead a team of molding employees on production, safety, and quality. You will assign and organize work, train staff, and maintain a productive environment to meet production schedules.

You will drive lean manufacturing improvements, reduce scrap, and ensure a safe, clean 5S workplace while coaching employees, managing priorities, and sustaining strong communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous molding experience.
• Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical

Coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Planning & Organizing

Staff Management

Time Management

Job description

Summary

The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality. The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules

Summary

The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality. The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules

Core Competencies

• Accountability & Dependability
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Analytical
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Collaborative
• Communication
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Detail Oriented
• Development & Continual Learning
• Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations
• Ethics & Integrity
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Planning & Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Staff Management
• Team Work
• Time Management

Job Duties

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required

Requirements

• Previous molding experience
• Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
• Professional/ mature demeanour under stressful situation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
• Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations