The following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other Duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to the production team.
• Oversee the plastics production process; Develop and document effective processes to manufacture plastic parts that meet design and quality requirements.
• Schedule and release work orders.
• Work with the Assembly department to ensure on time delivery.
• Troubleshoot non-conforming parts, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action as needed.
• Develop and implement processes for prototype parts and tool try outs.
• Responsible for the life cycle of plastics equipment and ensure all preventative maintenance and calibration is completed as needed.
• Recommend new equipment to meet the company needs and equipment obsolescence.
• Assist in programming of injection molding robots for part removal, over mold and in-mold label installation as well as interaction with advanced automation systems.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Mold Design, Software and Quality Control teams.
• Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)
• Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Enforce health and safety precautions
• KEY QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years injection mold management experience. On-the-job experience may be considered in place of educational requirement.
• Experience with blow-molding machines and processes, preferred.
• Experience with programmable and other production automation, preferred.
• Proficient with Windows Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Has working knowledge of commonly used moulding concepts, protocol, and procedures.
• Strong multi-tasking skills. Completes several concurrent tasks in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Time management and estimation skills for providing management with accurate schedule requirement for project fulfillment. Must rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in a variety of tasks.
• Experience working in fast pace, high change environment, with limited supervision: self-starter.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent prioritization and follow up skills.
• Possess leadership skills and ability to be led in a manner that is healthy to our positive and productive work environment.
• Emphasizes personal and professional growth. Keeps knowledge and skills current.
• Ability to be part of team in order to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.