Description

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Molding Manager role serves as a leader of all strategic and tactical responsibilities for the Molding Department within the Plant. Drives continuous improvement in production control and methods, engineering, maintenance, and Quality.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates the vision, mission, goals, initiatives and organizational capability to deliver for the Molding Department. 
• Drives consistent execution of manufacturing schedule based on sales and production capacity.
• Develops and implement processes designed to control quality and production related costs.
• Maintains the physical appearance of the facility by leveraging 6s tools across the site.
• Leads the daily execution on the plant floor.
• Builds a culture of health and safety within the department and in accordance with the Plant's future state strategy.
• Owns the outgoing quality of product shipped from the department as measured by the final good audit, which includes participation in product development, release to production, active process auditing, and formal response to quality holds.
• Builds a high performing organization on the manufacturing floor with respect to both operational discipline as well as positive employee relations.
• Participates in the process of guiding new products on time and profitably into the Plant facility.
• Drives continuous improvement activities to improve overall performance of the plant.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; MBA or strong experience in plant financials is highly desired.
• Experience supervising or managing Injection Molding processes is required. Knowledge of Molding production planning, tooling, and quality defects (e.g., splay, short shots, flash, grain damage issues) will be necessary.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrated cross-functional experience in at least 3 of the following areas strongly preferred: Materials, Maintenance, Value Stream Management, Supplier Quality Management, Production Supervision, Process Engineering, Human Resources, or Health & Safety.
• Experience in a progressive manufacturing environment including time spent as a second level manufacturing manager is highly desirable.
• Tier 1 automotive Manufacturing experience in a plastic molding manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Excellent computer and ERP skills (PLEX a bonus)
• Demonstrated continuous improvement/lean methodology experience (Certification/training in Lean and Six Sigma a bonus)

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel will be minimal (less than 10%).