Plastic Injection Mold Floor Lead – 1st Shift & Weekend

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Production Lead to oversee a set of plastic injection molding machines and support the Shift Supervisor and Manager in running production smoothly.

You will lead machine setups, mentor operators, help troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and 5S practices on the floor while preparing daily production reports for accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous experience as a team leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years of injection molding experience preferred.
• Must pass forklift driving test and operate safely daily.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to lift 30-40 lbs and perform push/pull/reach tasks up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee machine setups and production changeovers to meet customer specs.
• Support and guide machine operators to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Perform operator duties when needed and assist with troubleshooting.
• Prepare the floor for each shift by ensuring machines, materials, and components are ready.
• Lead safety and 5S initiatives to keep our work environment clean and efficient.
• Complete production reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Production Lead to oversee a set of plastic injection molding machines and support the Shift Supervisor and Manager in running production smoothly.

You will lead machine setups, mentor operators, help troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and 5S practices on the floor while preparing daily production reports for accurate record-keeping.