Injection Molding Maintenance Manager

Injection Molding Maintenance Manager direct hire opening in Register, GA for automotive manufacturing company

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented professional to oversee mold maintenance and repair operations across multiple production lines at our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of mold quality, repair, and preventive maintenance, while supervising a team of technicians and coordinating closely with various departments.

Responsibilities:

Mold Maintenance/Repair Work:

• Manage and oversee mold maintenance and repair activities on 3 lines and 5 lines at the manufacturing site.
• Conduct regular on-site patrols and inspections to identify issues and ensure mold quality.
• Manage labor resources and provide supervision to mold repair personnel.
• Electronically manage mold-related purchases, including the application for the purchase of consumables and registration of warehousing.
• Manage a list of molding spare parts and handle preventive parts for any issue.
• Consult with the team regarding mold repair schedules and associated costs.
• Follow up on mold repair work to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Monitor downtime and earnings, conducting regular checks to minimize production
• interruptions.
• Implement preventive maintenance work, including weekly and monthly performance management and analysis.

Mold Management System (MMS) Operation:

• Establish a regular inspection plan for molds and register results monthly.
• Receive and review repair requests, ensuring that they are addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Transfer mold repair details to the MMS and register the work date for comprehensive tracking and management.
• Record the history of molds after repair, conducting thorough quality checks.
• Adjust mold grade as needed, including transitioning from massive production to after-sales service (A/S) support.

Other Tasks:

• Receive and review modification data for Ecoplastic and other molding processes.
• Consult with relevant teams on the revision schedule for molding tasks.
• Select appropriate modifiers and deploy data according to product specifications.
• Verify the corrected results for molding modifications and ensure quality.
• Receive revised quotations and register them in the MMS, including specification change
• statements.
• Prepare to response to molding-related issues and emergencies at any hour. This includes being on-call and reachable for urgent matters.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience of at least 10 years in mold maintenance and repair in an auto parts manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and management skills, including the ability to manage multiple production lines.
• Proficiency in electronic purchase management systems and mold-related documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with Mold Management Systems (MMS) is a plus.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.

Benefits:

• 401K
• Relocation Bonus
• Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional Company Benefits!