Shift Supervisor

Technimark; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Technimark in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a skilled supervisor with extensive knowledge in injection molding processes. The successful candidate will lead the manufacturing team, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maintain operational efficiency.

Ideal applicants will hold at least a high school diploma or GED and possess significant experience in injection molding and supervision. This role emphasizes the importance of communication and training within a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in injection molding and supervision.
• General knowledge of injection molding processes and mold design.
• Ability to maintain manufacturing data and records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Lead manufacturing staff and coordinate shifts.
• Maintain housekeeping standards for a safe work environment.
• Report and measure manufacturing results and performance.

Skills

Injection molding expertise

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Basic computer experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Knowledge | Experience | Skills:

High school diploma or GED. Five years experience in injection molding and supervision. General knowledge of injection molding processes, mold design, thermoplastic materials, injection machine maintenance, and manufacturing operations. Also must have knowledge of secondary operations such as assembly, hot stamping, and pad printing. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift, including proper use of PPE and exterior door security, and all related matters are dealt with using the resources within the company in line with the company’s safety policy. Must also complete thorough STOP observations on the assigned frequency.
• Lead manufacturing staff by communicating job expectations, scheduling work, planning, monitoring progress, conflict resolution and trouble shooting.
• Coordinate with other Shift Supervisors to ensure effective shift-to-shift hand‑off including a joint walk‑through of the manufacturing area (should occur during 20‑30 minutes prior to shift change), verifying that employees are communicating with oncoming shift in regards to housekeeping and work‑cell performance.
• Maintain housekeeping standards (GMP/5S) to ensure a clean and safe work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate, enforce and maintain all company policies and procedures per the Employee Handbook.
• Insure adherence to Quality procedures including Certified Operator training, NMR process/documentation and Quarantine process.
• Effectively communicate (written & verbally) to all members of staff.
• Coach, counsel, discipline and appraise employee’s job results on the assigned frequency, and on‑time.
• Ensure employees are properly trained to meet our current and future demands of the shift, and have received Certified Operator sign‑offs for current assignment.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in employee time records.
• Utilize 5S Principles to create and maintain organized work cells.
• Report and measure manufacturing results including production, inventory, cycle #s and IQ reconciliation.
• Produce manufacturing data by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data: lean manufacturing/DLE/CE/efficiency/utilization and OEE calculations.
• Be responsible for selecting, orienting and developing employees for future growth opportunities.
• Accountable for managing company resources in an efficient and effective manner.
• Take an active role in the company’s continuous improvement plan to ensure success.
• Utilize problem solving and troubleshooting skills to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the problems at hand.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of our IQMS business management system including production entries, scrap, dispositioning, cycles, cavitation, with the ability to research errors and make necessary corrections to the system.
• Understand inventory management in IQMS abiding by FIFO principles.
• Understand inventory accuracy by location, scanning, and monthly/quarterly/year‑end inventory requirements.
• Understand BOM’s (bill of materials) and how the impact production yield.
• Understand shift yield.

Technimark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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