Molding Team Lead

Hi--lex-Control; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi--lex-Control is seeking a production supervisor to monitor associates and ensure production targets are met. You will maintain safety and quality standards, perform line adjustments, and complete required documentation.

The role involves training staff in machine processes and problem solving, plus handling loading/unloading and material movement within the plant. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in manufacturing, familiarity with blueprints and quality systems (SPC, QS, Q1, ISO, TS), and

Qualifications

• Associates degree or supervisory experience preferred.
• 2–4 years experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of blueprints, SPC, QS, Q1, ISO and TS.

Responsibilities

• Monitors production associates to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensures safety and quality standards are maintained.
• Performs adjustments to production line as needed.
• Completes required forms and paperwork.
• Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.
• Loads/unloads trucks and moves materials around the plant.
• Verifies quantities, lot numbers, labels, and part correctness.
• Notifies materials control of discrepancies in materials received or shipped.
• Oversees stock organization and FIFO control.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Quality compliance

Documentation

Education

Associates degree or supervisory experience preferred

Tools

Powered industrial truck

Hand pallet jack

Wrapping machine

Scale

Computer and printer

Job description

Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met. Ensures safety and quality standards are maintained. Performs adjustments to production line. Completes required documentation. Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: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 QMS goals are attained.• Performs production line adjustments when necessary.• Completes required forms and paperwork.• Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.• Load, unload trucks and move materials throughout the plant.• Verify quantities, lot numbers, labels and correctness of parts.• Notify materials control of any discrepancies in materials received or shipped.• Arrange and condense stock to maximize usage, maintaining lot and FIFO control.• Check locations and count for accuracy.• Use material in proper sequence.• Oversee Vendor Sort and Customer complaint issues.• May perform other miscellaneous jobs in shipping and receiving.• May maintain location of material in racks in PC.• Will take intermediate level of responsibility to Safety for Employees, Building, Plant and GroundsSECONDARY FUNCTIONS:• Serves as a member of various committees as needed.• Repairs minor machine problems.• Temporary job fill in for absentees on production lines.• Follows all safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.• Performs other duties as necessaSPECIALIZED TRAINING, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE:Use powered industrial truck, hand pallet jack, wrapping machine, scale, computer and printer. Associates degree or previous supervisory experience preferred. 2 – 4 years experience in a manufacturing setting. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Knowledge of blueprints, SPC, QS, Q1, ISO and TS.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers and disk drives.• Also works in factory environment with noise from 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 25 pounds.