Molding Process Technician Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Molding Process Technician Supervisor requires an advanced level of understanding in injection molding machines, molds, auxiliary equipment as well as the process of making these items work in unison. This role also supervises the daily activities, output, training and development of the Molding Process Technicians. You will provide support to the Molding Operation while working towards continuous improvement in department efficiencies, including cost containment and reduction. The role must work inter-departmentally to fix on going issues with molds and machines. Assist in implementing new technology to boost productivity within operations. Position could occasionally set and pull molds in production machines.

Leaders:

Leaders are expected to create a safe work environment through implementation and commitment to the Safety & Health - Vision, Mission, Values, and the Safety Principles of Conduct. Promote safety by following company and site safety policies and procedures, responding to safety non-conformance by coaching to correct behaviors and encouraging and support employees by attending employee safety meetings and recognition of safe behaviors.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL:

All employees are expected to always act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees.

Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environmentand carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our EnvironmentalPolicy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must follow all work rules and policies

20%

Managing and scheduling of personnel; Coaching and Developing of personnel., work schedules, reviews, counseling, training, meetings, safety, etc.

20%

Collect and analyze data of production: data entry, graphs, use of spreadsheets and graphic software.

10%

Process Control documentation, monitoring and implementation activities

40%

Assist with daily operation of Grandview Molding Operations, which includes troubleshooting, scrap reduction and continuous productivity improvements. Provide support for mold and material qualifications as requested and required.

10%

Develop, analyze and report out on improvement projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Three to five years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with specific computer software such as: Excel, Word, Projects, MiniTab and AutoCad

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises 10-15 associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMENTS:

• Assist molding department with machine and tooling problems.

• Work with Tooling & Engineering department to improve molding defects
• Assist with department cost improvements by reducing cost, unscheduled downtime, and improving overall efficiencies.
• Track individual machine performance to assist in justifying budget.
• Assist with preparing and submitting department Cperf's
• Assist with implementation of CIO suggestions.
• Actively involved in improving safety plant wide

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.