Molding Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc.; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. seeks a Molding Supervisor to lead a team in molding operations, ensuring production schedules, quality and cost standards are met. You will organize work assignments, train staff, and drive Lean initiatives to improve productivity across the plant.

The role requires prior molding and supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous molding experience.
• Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge of TS 16949 requirements.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities.

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 workflow, proper use and use 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.
• Improve productivity through employee training, lean manufacturing practices, and support of Business System goals.
• Lead employee training and meetings to keep lines of communication open.
• Evaluate performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance.
• Maintain focus on reducing scrap to lower costs and avoid shipping sub-standard product.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment through 5S and discipline as needed.
• Maintain conformance with Company policies and rules by coaching employees or initiating disciplinary actions as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team Work

Planning & Organizing

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical

Coaching & Mentoring

Accountability & Dependability

Enforcing Rules & Regulations

Safety Awareness

Decision Making & Judgement

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

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