Molding Lead

Job Title: Molding Lead- Night Shift

Department: All

Reports to: Manager/Supervisor

Shift: Night

Position Purpose:

The Lead shall be responsible for the daily oversight and scheduling workflow tasks of the team members.

This oversight entails organizing the efforts of assigned molding operators in processes related to the production of parts to company and customer requirements and specifications.

Leads will work to ensure that molding operators are properly trained in production methods, procedures, and safe work practices.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Lead all personnel directly involved with the process.
• Training focal point for new team members.
• Manage department workload by assigning tasks to team members.
• Team representative for meetings pertaining to team activities, when applicable.
• Coordinate with production supervisors and planning to ensure customer delivery on time.
• Ensure that unacceptable quality trends are reported to management when required.
• Follow up on failure of components and/or product with input into the investigation and corrective action when necessary.
• Responsible for following all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of leadership experience in related field. [NR1]
• Familiarity and ability to perform duties within the assigned department.
• Should possess good comprehension abilities and a strong math aptitude.
• Supervisory skills are preferred.
• Computer literacy including but not limited to Microsoft Suite
• Thorough knowledge of tools necessary for department.
• Knowing and understanding specifications of parts.
• Strong facilitation skills with ability in employee training.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Required physical skills and abilities (see below)

• A = 20% or less of work time
• B= 20 to 60% of work time
• C = 60% or more of work time`
• Blank = Not applicable

Standing

B

Bending at waist

B

Walking

B

Reaching below shoulder level

B

Sitting

B

Reaching above shoulder level

B

Lifting under 25 lbs.

B

Grasping

C

Lifting 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Handling

C

Lifting over 50 lbs.

A

Finger Dexterity

C

Carrying under 25 lbs.

A

Feeling

C

Carrying 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Eye-Hand coordination

C

Carrying over 50 lbs.

A

Eye-Hand-Foot coordination

A

Pushing under 25 lbs.

A

Hearing, ordinary

C

Pushing 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Hearing, other (explain below)

Pushing over 50 lbs.

A

Seeing – near vision acuity

C

Climbing stairs

A

Seeing – far vision acuity

C

Climbing ladders

A

Depth perception

C

Balancing

A

Color perception

C

Kneeling

A

Keyboarding

C

Crawling

A

Pulling

C

Turning/twisting

B

Other

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.