PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR INJECTION MOLDING AUTO 2nd Shift Great Benefits!
hace 8 días
Independence
Job Description THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN THE KANSAS CITY, MO, AREA FOR AN ACCOMPLISHED PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR WITH 5-15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO GROW THEIR CAREER! There is a great benefit package, as well! (Please see list of benefits farther down in this ad.) Minimum Requirements, Background, and Skills Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required’ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience., • 5-15 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)., • Prior experience in plastic injection molding strongly preferred., • Working knowledge of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, SPC, PPAP, control plans)., • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Proficiency with production metrics, downtime tracking, and continuous improvement tools., • High energy and experience in inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams., • Ability to reliably work 2nd-shift schedule with extended evening manufacturing coverage; schedule may require flexibility to meet production demands., • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear as required by plant-floor leadership activities., • Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and frequently or occasionally lift heavier items according to job requirements and safe work practices., • Candidates must already live within a commutable distance of the Kansas City, MO, area., • Candidates are required to have PERMANENT unrestricted legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future as none is or will be available. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities • Keys to the Job: Manufacturing supervision, 2nd shift leadership, ISO/quality systems, safety/OSHA awareness, production scheduling, inventory planning, ERP Systems /MS Office, written procedures, employee training, Lean/5S, customer issue resolution, and hands-on problem solving. dynamic and detail-oriented Production Supervisor for 2nd Shift specializing in Plastic Injection Molding to lead our manufacturing team. In this role, you're responsible for leading daily operations within the plastic injection molding and assembly operations within the operations department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of automotive components. This role supervises hourly production associates/operators, coordinates with maintenance, mezz and quality teams, and ensures compliance with automotive quality standards, safety requirements, and production schedules. Responsibilities • Supervise and support hourly production employees., • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency targets., • Monitor injection molding processes, machine performance, scrap, and cycle times., • Enforce standardized work, work instructions, and process control plans., • Ensure compliance with IATF16949, customer requirements, and internal quality systems., • Address production issues, downtime, quality concerns, and labor challenges in real time., • Partner with Maintenance on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and mold changes., • Coordinate with Quality on inspections, containment activities, corrective actions, and audits., • Conduct shift start-up meetings, hand-offs, and daily production reporting., • Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and scrap reduction., • Ensure accurate documentation including production records, scrap reports, and downtime tracking., • Enforce company policies and procedures related to attendance, discipline, safety, and performance management., • Train, coach, and develop team members; assist with onboarding and cross-training., • Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)., • Enforce OSHA and always company safety standards., • Conduct safety talks, audits, and incident investigations as required., • Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of injection molding equipment., • Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations., • Maintain an acceptable level of part quality based on instructions from Quality Control Department., • Respond to complaints of substandard quality parts; make necessary corrections to processing conditions to correct for part defects; review shop floor prior to start of your shift; schedule periodic spot checks as needed to ensure all production is at an acceptable quality level; make suggestions to improve on part quality or on quality consistency; notify quality control manager of any problems which can be corrected; make sure all machine conditions are recorded and reacted to for unstable and out of control conditions; ensure all process changes are documented; participate in LPA's., • Maintain an efficient level of productivity using established standards as guides., • Submit the required amount of cost savings ideas per year., • Start-up presses after mold changes, cycle interruptions or production, start-up shift with same guidelines., • Be capable of starting up or shutting down the plant properly., • It is the responsibility of all employees to take corrective action for all nonconforming items identified by the employee., • Maintain overall Shop 6S and an 85% minimum 6S score in assigned area., • Participate in Kaizens with Lean/CI Specialist and help implement improvements., • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems., • Other duties as assigned. Good work stability is important. Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Employee discount, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Referral program, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance Reminder: Candidates must answer the attached screening questions at the time they apply to be considered. Thank you! Company DescriptionBe an integral part of the team for a top producer of injection-molding solutions!Be an integral part of the team for a top producer of injection-molding solutions!