Molding Team Lead

HI-LEX North America; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the automotive industry is seeking a mid-senior level supervisor to oversee production associates and ensure quality standards are met. This full-time role requires 2-4 years of experience and strong problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate should have knowledge in quality control and teamwork. Responsibilities include training associates, performing necessary adjustments on the production line, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workspace.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of blueprints, SPC, QS, Q1, ISO, and TS.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Performs production line adjustments when necessary.
• Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.
• Repairs minor machine problems as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Quality control

Education

Associate’s degree or previous supervisory experience

Tools

Powered industrial truck

Hand pallet jack

Computer

Wrapping machine

Scale

Job description

Description

Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met. Ensures safety and quality standards are maintained. Performs adjustments to production line. Completes required documentation. Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.

Essential Functions

• Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met.
• Ensures quality standards are met & approval of finished product.
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Works to ensure QMS goals are attained.
• Performs production line adjustments when necessary.
• Completes required forms and paperwork.
• Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving.
• Loads, unloads trucks and moves materials throughout the plant.
• Verifies quantities, lot numbers, labels and correctness of parts.
• Notifies materials control of any discrepancies in materials received or shipped.
• Arranges and condenses stock to maximize usage, maintaining lot and FIFO control.
• Checks locations and counts for accuracy.
• Uses material in proper sequence.
• Oversees Vendor Sort and Customer complaint issues.
• May perform other miscellaneous jobs in shipping and receiving.
• May maintain location of material in racks in PC.
• Will take intermediate level of responsibility to Safety for Employees, Building, Plant and Grounds.

Secondary Functions

• Serves as a member of various committees as needed.
• Repairs minor machine problems.
• Temporary job fill in for absentees on production lines.
• Follows all safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Use of powered industrial truck, hand pallet jack, wrapping machine, scale, computer and printer.

Associate’s degree or previous supervisory experience preferred. 2–4 years experience in a manufacturing setting. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Knowledge of blueprints, SPC, QS, Q1, ISO, and TS.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers and disk drives.
• Factory environment with noise from manufacturing equipment. Exposure to moving equipment, parts, and electrical shock. Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 25 pounds.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing