Injection Molding Supervisor

Job Summary

TheInjection MoldingSupervisoris responsible foroverseeing the daily operations of theInjection Molding Department. This rolecoordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.TheInjection MoldingSupervisor will manage a team of production workers, ensure adherence to safety regulations, and work towards continuous improvement in the production process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of production on assigned shift, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for preparing work centers for production by coordinating setups, materials, and labor distribution based onthebill of materials.
• Reviews and executes the daily production schedule with the Scheduler,adjustthe production schedule as needed.
• Monitor shift performance andinitiatecorrective measures as needed to meet expectationsregardingsafe and correct work procedures, housekeeping, competency, etc.
• Lead, direct and monitor troubleshooting of shift problems, prioritizing work orders and coordinating repairsin a timely mannerat theoptimumcost to the company.
• Ensure all production documentation, such as reports and logs, ismaintainedand updated.
• Maintains time and production records of employees under their direction.
• Check production output according to specifications(quality control).
• Submit near misses and accidentreports timelyandconductsthorough root cause analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply fractions, addition, subtraction, division and decimals,andcommon fractions in all units of measure.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety procedures.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools.
• Goodverbaland writtencommunication skills.
• Attention to detailandefficient time management skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years relevant experience will be considered in lieu of HS equivalency.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an individual contributor in the assigned area.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience overseeing a team.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Systems.
• Working knowledge of MRP or similar software programs preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may bemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.The employeefrequentlyis required touse hands, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employeeis occasionally required toclimb or balance. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.
• The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone.35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so.50 lbs. or more requires the employee to getassistanceor use a lifting device. (i.e.pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Work Environment

The workenvironmentcharacteristics described are representative of those an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential job functions.

• Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating, mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock. The noise level is moderate.
• Safety shoes/bootsand safety glassesarerequired.