PMO Lead 2nd & 3rd Shift

Total Plastic Solutions, LLC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Plastic Solutions, LLC in Lynchburg, VA seeks a PMO Lead to own and execute Post Molding Operations on the assigned shift. You will drive material flow, optimize machine utilization, and deploy personnel to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.

Responsibilities include training operators, coordinating daily schedules, and improving line efficiency across secondary operations while ensuring compliance with procedures, ISO standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop manufacturing teams.
• Experience training operators and implementing continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and urgent decision-making on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Own all PMO activities for the assigned shift.
• Ensure jobs are executed as per schedule and priority.
• Maintain material flow from molding through PMO to shipping.
• Drive completion of work orders on time and in full.
• Ensure two-week visibility of job packets and material readiness.
• Escalate shortages, constraints, or risks proactively.
• Train operators on work instructions, defect identification, equipment operation, handling and packaging, and shift reporting.
• Maintain cross-training across stations to ensure flexibility.
• Hold staff accountable for performance and procedures.
• Maximize PMO equipment utilization.
• Engage operators in value-added work and reassign labor as needed.
• Ensure all parts meet customer specs and quality standards.
• Prevent excess WIP and unidentified material.
• Support line clearance and labeling.
• Lead Lean initiatives: 5S, waste reduction, standard work, visual management.
• Complete Daily Rundowns.
• Report to Asst Production Manager.
• Follow ISO requirements to maintain Quality Management System.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Tools

IQMS ERP

Scanners

Job description

The PMO Lead is responsible for the full ownership and execution of Post Molding Operations (PMO) on their assigned shift. This role ensures efficient flow of material, optimal machine utilization, and effective deployment of personnel to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives.

The PMO Lead provides hands‑on leadership by training and developing team members, coordinating daily schedules, and driving operator efficiency across all secondary operations. This position is accountable for maintaining throughput, minimizing downtime and scrap, and ensuring all post‑molding processes are executed in compliance with established procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.

The PMO Lead works cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, and Scheduling to ensure job readiness, proper staging of materials, and timely completion of work orders. Strong floor presence, proactive problem‑solving, and a sense of urgency are critical to success in this role.

Key Performance Indicators

• Zero recordable incidents
• Scrap rate ≤ 2.0%
• On‑Time Delivery ≥ 97%
• Machine Utilization: Target ≥ 80%

Job Duties

• Own all PMO activities for the assigned shift
• Ensure all jobs are executed according to schedule and priority
• Maintain continuous flow of material from molding through PMO to shipping
• Drive completion of all work orders on time and in full
• Ensure 2‑week forward visibility of job packets and material readiness
• Escalate shortages, constraints, or risks proactively
• Train operators on:
  • Work instructions
  • Defect identification
  • Equipment operation
  • Proper handling and packaging
  • Shift and Scrap Reporting
• Ensure cross‑training across multiple stations to maintain flexibility
• Hold employees accountable for performance, attendance, and adherence to procedures
• Maximize utilization of all PMO equipment (mills, drill stations, assembly benches, etc.)
• Ensure operators are actively engaged in value‑added work at all times
• Quickly reassign labor when machines are down or jobs are completed
• Ensure all parts meet customer specifications and quality standards
• Ensure only required material is present at each workstation
• Prevent excess WIP, mixed product, or unidentified material
• Support line clearance and proper labeling practices
• Drive Lean initiatives including:
  • 5S
  • Waste reduction
  • Standard work
  • Visual management
• Complete Daily Rundowns
• Report to Asst Production Manager
• Follow requirements of ISO standards to maintain and improve the Quality Management System.

Knowledge

Must have basic reading, writing and mathematic skills. Strong understanding of plastics material handling, drying systems, ERP (IQMS), scanners, and documentation.

Attributes

Must be able to lift 55-60 pounds. Maintain a high level of mobility. Flexibility in working hours. Standing ability for at least 7.5 hours, ability to reach overhead and able to bend below waist level as needed per job.