Responsibilities:

• Observe and record production operations
• Review operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. i.e.: SMED development, ergonomics, LDR improvement.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Seeks methods to improve standard operational and working practices
• Observe workers, molding machinery, and conveyors to ensure compliance with safety standards and operating efficiency
• Coordinates with mold set technician, department supervisors and production personnel for parts, tooling, equipment, and machinery
• Performs preventative maintenance on tooling and equipment as directed
• Works with the machine attendants and supervisors in training personnel
• Follows all safety rules and procedures
• Drive scrap reduction on the production floor
• Assist process engineer with optimizing cycle times
• Ensure presses are running at optimized cycle
• Troubleshoot injection molding machines as issues arise 

Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related area and at least one year's work experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen experience/certification a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Mathematical and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and GMPs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting skills, preferably in injection and blow molding processes
• Ability to work for up to 12 hours at a time on Day shift or Night shift. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, couch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.