Injection Molding Team Leader (USA)                       

REPORTING TO:          PLANT MANAGER                             

LOCATION:                 VIRGINIA

Injection Molding Team leader is a technical management position that focuses on set up and processing of injection molding machinery and tooling. Proficient knowledge of best-in-class high volume manufacturing is required, with experience in plastics processing an advantage. A strong ability to lead a team of production, processing and tooling skills.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision & provide directions to operational, maintenance and quality teams
• Participate / lead brainstorming improvement ideas & corrective action plans
• Develop overall production plan, defend and adapt to achieve plan
• Lead & conduct Safety, Quality, 5S & other audits – training will be provided
• Work within a team and motivate fellow team members to ensure productivity targets are met and continuously seeking improvement
• Create reports updating key performance indicators (KPI’s) and act on deficiency
• Manage tooling preventative, predicative maintenance program
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Review and approve tools received from 3rd party supplier’s
• Evaluate function, fit, of existing tools an initiate action plans when required
• Work with outsource suppliers
• Work with tool makers to improve tools performance and service
• To establish and maintain necessary resources to effectively meet or exceed department goals & objectives commitment to continuously improve products, Processes & systems
• Promote a constructive working environment through the exchange of information & ideas, be a team builder
• Report customer rejections, internal rejections and implement corrective actions
• Develop & continuously improve customer quality ratings
• Provide internal production quality support to production to address day to day issues

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Self-directed, highly motivated team leader with a continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of processing injection molds or related comparably equivalent processes
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of lean Kaizen processes and implementation
• Knowledge of in rapid tooling change
• Work safety in accordance with H&S policies and procedures and OHSA
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced work environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skill including ability effectively present to a group and written reporting
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QUALIFICATIONS (education & experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 – 10 year or more of relevant experience in injection molding, tooling and/or molding operations
• Working knowledge in plastics and mold making is an asset