Department Shift Lead- Injection Molding

Working at Caplugs, you’ll find a team-oriented environment working to deliver best-in-class products and service to more than 24,000 customers around the world. We work to identify and develop talent, continuously focusing on innovation, learning and improvement to deliver on our promise to be the product protection partner our customers need to solve their challenges. Are you ready to be a part of our team?

SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates activities of the Injection Molding Department. 12 hour shift 7pm-7am, including rotating weekends. $27.00-$34.00/hr. plus $.50 shift differential per hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Maintains workflow by monitoring all aspect of the production process, follows up on process settings and ensures required materials are readily available to not disrupt production.

· Executes production schedule by assigning staff, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress throughout the production floor.

· Monitors real-time production data for any problem areas and follows up accordingly to resolve any issues. Complete product inspections every 2 hours.

· Maintains safe, clean and organized workplace by upholding cleanliness standards throughout the molding floor, including resin, colorant, production packaging supplies and equipment.

• Perform daily layered and mold change audits.
• Responsible for assisting with root cause analysis for customer complaints.
• Active participation in continuous process improvement projects.
• Supervise daily employee activity on the floor, address any employee concerns. Any concerns that cannot be resolved between the lead and employee to be escalated to the molding supervisor.

· Perform staff evaluations

· Help coordinate staff training.

· Run shift in accordance with supervisor’s direction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBIBILITIES: 5-10 year Leadership experience needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable law. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Fifth year-college or university program certificate; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Plastics experience preferred.