Summary

The Molding Supervisor is responsible for managing the Molding production team by providing leadership and guidance to ensure product safety, quality, and a safe working environment.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Meet daily production goals through continuous improvement and teamwork
• Utilize all quality tools and support Total Quality Management (TQM) within the workplace
• Identify quality defects and ensure that all work is performed within specification
• Ensure that product defects are repaired, minimized, and returned to proper location
• Monitor product inventory and communicate with Management regarding all inventory issues
• Conduct and participate in all safety and production-related meetings and promote safety within the workplace
• Ensure that all production Team Member equipment and work stations are cleaned daily
• Coach all Team Members toward compliance with safety standards and wearing of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Communicate consistently with all Team Members regarding performance and any changes to job standards, safety, quality, etc.
• Train Team Members to increase their knowledge and capabilities while reducing defects
• Assist and monitor job performance of Team Members and take appropriate steps to correct any issues in a timely manner according to company policy
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training (OJT) to production Team Members
• Seek opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery
• Provide solutions and alternative methods for resolving day-to-day production issues
• Provide and maintain accurate daily production data and reports in a timely manner
• Communicate all issues and areas of concern to internal customers and management in a timely manner based on severity
• Transfer information daily to the following shift concerning all safety, quality, and production issues
• Ensure that Team Members are properly trained on following and maintaining company goals for 3R5S
• Ensure that Team Members are being treated equally in accordance with the company overtime equalization policy, and that Team Leads are keeping accurate records/documentation
• Learn and stay up to date on all production parts and maintain a sound quality knowledge in order to identify any concerns that may arise
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes  

Yes  approximately 33 hourly Team Members

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 or more years of experience in a leadership role
AND
2 or more years of experience with Class A Surfaces in automotive manufacturing

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
  
  

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in automotive technology or related field
• Experience in injection molding, JIS (Just In Sequence), 5S, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing
• SAP experience

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  List any if required.

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Working Conditions

• 90% on production floor, 10% in office environment
• Traversing around production floor
• Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Possibility of international travel