Molding Coordinator

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide direction to the entire molding team daily. This would include, but not limited to equipment related supervision and support of molding m/c and Die PM’s, all equipment recovery and maintenance, vendor/supplier contact and scheduling support/repairs, and 6S activity. On the administrative side the working coordinator would provide support for MRO requests, permanent stock parts and searches, Glovia entries, Team support/scheduling, ADP entries/tracking, and assisting in the evaluation process.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction for the entire Molding team (3-shifts) daily activity for, production needs, equipment, and administrative needs. Assist in training new employees. 20%
• Perform equipment and Die PM’s. Support new model activities. 20%
• Contact Vendor for maintenance, repairs, and shutdown activities. 15%
• Enter and provide support for administrative needs, such as parts ordering, permanent part stocking, MRO requests, and ADP entries and tracking. 10%
• Perform the scheduling of associates on all three shifts for daily, weekend, and shutdown coverage. Assist Manager with associate evaluations. 15%
• Provide up to date quality communications with upper management. 10%
• Perform and lead all 6S activities. 5%
• Other Duties as Assigned. 5%

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Minimum 8 years of related equipment maintenance experience in a Plastic Injection environment.
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year technical related degree or technical certification on machine maintenance
• 10 years of related equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with computers, electronic forms, spreadsheets, electronic work orders.
• Ability to lead small groups, give directions, and troubleshoot problems for root cause

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to promote and carry out the “Astemo Philosophy” and “5 Joys.”
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will supervise exempt, and non-exempt associates.

Software:

• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint
• Basic experience required in Windows, MSWord, Excel, and Preventive maintenance software.

Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Requires minimal travel.
• Factory Setting with Noise
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The associate is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer
• Power Tools – Hand drill, grinder, band saw, ECT.
• Hand Tools – Screwdriver, wrenches, ECT.