Molding Supervisor

Proto Plastics, Inc.; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proto Plastics in Tipp City, Ohio, seeks a Molding Supervisor/Manager to lead the molding team, train operators, and ensure process specifications are followed. The role emphasizes lean practices, cross-functional cooperation with Engineering, and ongoing process improvements.

You will direct molding through multiple stages, oversee equipment like robots, hot runner systems, and automation, and drive problem solving to reduce cycle times while maintaining quality and safety standards at a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead molding team activities and supervise operators, material handlers, and technicians.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

IQMS Knowledge

Injection Molding Knowledge

Reading SOPs

Cross-functional Collaboration

Training & Development

Tools

IQMS

MS Office

Automation/Robotics

Job description

About PPI

Proto Plastics is a premier custom injection plastic molder in Tipp City, Ohio. We’ve been in business for more than a half of a century, so we have a profound understanding of the industry. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through a company-wide mindset of continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Molding Supervisor motivates, trains, and supports the staff daily, applying a team approach and maintaining open communication. The Molding Manager supports operations through technical process optimization, problem solving, and troubleshooting. This position works cross-functionally with the Engineering department to ensure developed process specifications are maintained and improved when needed. The Molding Manager should recommend and implement improvements to production processes, cycle times, methods, and controls.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads by example and supervises molding team activity
• Directing the needs of molding through supervision of molding operators, material handlers, mold set-up technicians, and process technicians.
• Molding manager technical activities include, but are not limited to,
• 3-axis robotics
• 2-stage and 3-stage injection molding processes
• Horizontal molding machines and processes, including processing multiple core-pull / multiple cavity tooling
• Hot Runner processing using hot drop and valve gate equipment
• Material handling equipment such as color feeders, hoppers, Gaylord tippers, driers, etc.
• Auxiliary equipment such as thermolators, chillers, hot runner controls
• Fosters a culture of Lean Management Principles
• Leverages the assistance and guidance from other departments – to execute against the molding demands (i.e. tooling; maintenance; automation, processing, etc.)
• Extracts or collects the information/recommendations from the daily production activities and brings it back to the core operating team to discuss and resolve production concerns
• Interviews, guides, and when necessary, assist with disciplinary issues and motivational tactics of employees
• Assists in training activities for operators, materials handlers, mold set-up technicians, and process technicians.
• Identification of undocumented process, lack of process and process gaps within molding to recommend and implement solutions.
• Works closely with quality, CSR’s, Tooling, Processing, Engineering, Maintenance, and other operational functions to quickly resolve customer issues, and implement preventive measures moving forward
• Use of MRP system (IQMS) as it relates specifically to job related activities
• *Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, systems and tools
• Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning system (IQMS preferred).
• Be able to address complaints and solve problems
• Lean manufacturing concepts
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form
• Demonstrates ability in basic troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision making
• Ability to perform Process Capability Studies
• Ability to apply concepts of Scientific Molding
• Devel
• op the appropriate injection molding process and relevant documentation for new product launch
• Have knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices
• Exhibit analytical ability to collect and use data to problem-solve
• Ability to supervise and manage other employees (interview, train, assign, direct, counsel and motivate)
• Can read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules, instructions, etc.
• Basic HR knowledge (managerial skills)
• Productivity and continuous improvement principles and practices
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Encourages teamwork – drives results and accountability
• Time management skills – the ability to distinguish urgent from important
• Knowledge of database software, internet software, inventory software, and MS office
• Possess time management skills to schedule, prioritize, and multi-task
• Dependable and reliable
• Demonstrate self-motivation to effectively complete required tasks on time and with minimal supervision
• Adaptability and versatility – can easily adjust to changing circumstances.
• Follows good safety practices and security awareness.
• Ability to work independently and with others (teamwork)
• Reflect a positive, professional image and lead with direction and optimism
• Oral communication skills – ability to communicate your thoughts and share information

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with injection molding processes, equipment, and materials or equivalent training
• Lean Manufacturing
• Multi-Products

Physical Demands

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.

• Sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Reach and use hands to type on a keyboard and use a computer mouse.
• Stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Reach with hands to touch, pick up, or feel.
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Injection Molding Experience
• Injection Mold Set-Up and Processing Experience