Process Technician/Afternoon Shift Supervisor

Coplas Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coplas Inc. is a Sterling Heights-based automotive supplier seeking a Process Technician/Supervisor to oversee daily shift operations, ensure safety, quality, and timely production, and guide both union and non-union staff on the line.

As Molding Set Up Technician, you will change molds, operate injection molding machinery, robots, and overhead cranes while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams to meet customer schedules and maintain ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• Post-Secondary Education in a related field preferred.
• Training, Supervision, Mechanically inclined.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer skills.
• First aid, forklift and crane training an asset.
• Automotive experience is an asset.
• Injection molding experience is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Supervisor.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of start-up and shut off equipment; organize production schedule and personnel; monitor quality and production targets.
• Manage production personnel, resolve concerns, review performance and maintain morale and attendance.
• Analyze processes, troubleshoot, design experiments and implement improvements.
• Perform program troubleshooting and adjustments to injection mold equipment including robotics and tooling.
• Assist maintenance/electrician with machine maintenance and repair.
• Assist mold maker with injection mold tool troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Promote continuous improvement and a quality attitude on the floor.
• Lead daily safety, quality and delivery meetings for the shift.
• Complete production reporting including scrap and downtime; liaison with union reps.
• Ensure adherence to ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 policies and procedures; participate in quality audits.
• Other duties as assigned; ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 duties as required.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Computer skills

Safety training

Automotive industry experience

Injection molding experience

Quality system awareness

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in related field

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Coplas Inc. an affiliate of Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Sterling Heights Michigan, Coplas employs approximately 50 employees. Coplas is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry as a Process Technician/Afternoon Shift Supervisor

Job Summary & Reporting Structure

• Reporting to the Assistant Production Manager, the Process Technician/Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the shift daily operations and personnel of the production line to ensure that all customer schedules are met within the established safety, quality and production targets. In addition, they will resolve any concerns or problems of production personnel and ensure all employees adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 Quality System


• The supervisor will be responsible to safely guide and lead both Union and Non-Union team members. The Supervisor interacts with the Team Leader to provide direction, solve problems and communicate changes.


• The Supervisor also performs the role of Molding Set Up Technician. As the Set-Up Technician they will be responsible to change molds based on the schedule. This involves operating the injection molding machine, part removal robots, degating robots and the overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the start-up and shut off equipment and machinery; review and organize production schedule; organize personnel, ensuring all positions are filled; tend to equipment breakdowns; and monitor production supplies; production line, ensuring customers' production schedules are met within the required quality specifications at the established production targets.


• Manage production personnel, resolving concerns, reviewing performance, and maintaining morale, discipline and employee training and attendance in accordance with the Company and ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 procedures.


• Analyze and assess processes, process conditions, workflow, and yields; design and implement experiments, troubleshoot processes; recommend and implement solutions and improvements.


• Perform all program troubleshooting and adjustments to injection mold equipment including robotics and end of arm tooling


• Assist maintenance technician/electrician with machine maintenance including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair.


• Assist mold maker with injection mold tool troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.


• Promote and implement continuous improvement and a quality attitude in all production areas.


• Lead the daily safety, quality and delivery meetings for the shift


• Complete production reporting with daily production numbers, counts produced per machine, scrap reporting and downtime. Shift reporting of any issuing involving production, safety issues or staffing levels


• Liaise with union representatives to promote strong employee and labour relations


• Ensure all personnel adhere to all procedures and policies, all processes are monitored, and all product is labeled, stored and handled as outlined in the QISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 Quality system and the Company Safety policies.


• Participate in quality audits, FMEA's, PPAP's or other reviews as requested.


• Other duties as assigned


• ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma


• Post-Secondary Education in a related field preferred


• Training, Supervision, Mechanically inclined


• Effective communication skills, verbal and written


• Computer skills


• First aid, forklift and crane training an asset


• Automotive experience is an asset


• Injection molding experience is an asset


• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Supervisor


• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Coplas Inc. is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. At Coplas we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Coplas welcomes and encourages applications from everyone including persons with disabilities. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, Coplas will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs. Please contact Coplas Human Resources at [e-mail].

Chosen candidates must undergo a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.