Production Leader Operator- C shift

Alliance Precision Plastics Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Precision Plastics Corporation, a custom injection molder, seeks an off-shift Lead responsible for assisting the operators to accomplish departmental goals. Responsibilities include operating and monitoring injection molding machines, training operators, maintaining shift handovers, ensuring materials, counting and reporting scrap, and supporting a safe, productive work environment.

The role requires strong teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to work extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Assembly preferred (1–3 years).
• Knowledge of injection molding is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork and reliability are essential.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor injection molding machines to complete jobs.
• Assist in training operators on orientation, quality systems and production requirements.
• Communicate shift cross-over notes to incoming staff reviewing issues and concerns.
• Make boxes and ensure operators have necessary materials and supplies.
• Train and monitor work quality; assist with packaging, counting and QA tasks.
• Perform a physical count per shift on running jobs and record scrap in the system.
• Document discrepancies and adjust reports as needed.
• Support others to complete jobs and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machinery

Job description

Alliance Precision Plastics , a custom injection molder, seeks an off-shift Lead responsible for assisting the operators to accomplish departmental goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Perform job duties to achieve production goals; including ability to operate and monitor injection molding machines, including automated, as required to complete jobs.
• Assist in training operators in orientation, quality systems and production requirements including all required paperwork and reports, including test of understanding.
• Communicate shift cross-over with incoming and outgoing personnel reviewing notes, issues and concerns
• Makes boxes and assures that operators have the necessary materials and supplies to run production.
• Trains and monitors work and quality throughout molding areas. Assists with break and lunch relief and assists operators with packaging, components, etc. as necessary.
• Performs one (1) physical count per shift on all running jobs. Evaluate discrepancies, notify Supervisor of significant discrepancies, and adjust computer reports as needed.
• Move production from running jobs as necessary and document quantity on Product Transfer form. May be responsible for additional forms and document requirements.
• Enter scrap from operator labor tickets into the computer system: minimum of two (2) times per shift and enter balance at the end of the shift. Identify entered scrap on labor tickets by circling or hi-lighting.
• Follow through on all jobs, which may include assure jobs are complete, perform or assist with count verification on completed jobs, data entry into the system, process documentation on appropriate forms or systems, return files to QA.
• Must be able to work well as a team member with co-workers, interact well with peers, support company initiatives and maintain a high level of leadership and confidentiality at all times.
• Must be able to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to safety.
• Must be able to work overtime and outside normal working hours to accommodate production needs when required.
• Performs related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Requires HS diploma or GED
• Knowledge and experience in Manufacturing or Assembly (1-3 years preferred).
• Plastic injection molding knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse workgroup.
• Must possess strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work outside normal working hours, when required to accommodate departmental needs.
• Attendance is critical as is being on time.
• Math skills and analytical thinking and problem solving required.