Molding Supervisor

Summary The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality.  The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules    Core Competencies  Accountability & Dependability Adaptability & Flexibility Analytical Coaching & Mentoring Collaborative Communication Decision Making & Judgement Detail Oriented Development & Continual Learning Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations Ethics & Integrity Leadership Performance Management Planning & Organizing Problem Solving Staff Management Team Work             Time Management   Job Duties Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.  Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.  Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.  Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required   Requirements Previous molding experience Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949 Professional/ mature demeanour under stressful situation Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations