Unit 42 - Molding Supervisor I

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more...

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Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the shift operation.

Essential Functions

Safety Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols are followed, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner) Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet Audits and enforces all team members to follow safety guidelines and expectations Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy 5S Follow 5S procedure and guidance Lead, train, and implement 5S to maintain standard and cleanliness Audits and enforces all team members to follow 5S standards and expectations Shift Operations Review approve and process all documentation regarding associate’s payroll process Manage, train, discipline, and evaluate team associates in designated shift Manage and coordinate activities in production for designated shift in accordance with procedures and work instructions Ensures that all policies and procedures including operational safety are accessible, legible, maintained, and understood by personals performing the said duties Interact with other departments such as Tooling, Design, Automation, Maintenance, Purchasing, Quality, New Model Quality, Project Engineer, and Customer Service regarding customer satisfaction an efficient production opportunities Interface with Quality Department to implement corrective and preventative actions for part nonconformities and customer complains Ensures mold changes and start-ups adhere to schedule Assigns priorities based on schedule from Planning Team and escalates possible missed orders to Management and Planning Team Understand and ensures PQS and NPIF are followed Respond to all Non-conforming Report (NCMR) with accuracy Verify and sign-off First Piece Inspection Report (FPIR) Verify and sign-off Mold Change Checklist Ensure Clean Point and respond to any non-conformities Ensure equipment process and product quality meet documented internal standards Completion of shift reports for designated shift Department start up or shut down as needed Ensure coverage of vacation and absenteeism Verify New Hire Training is completed for new employees Other Duties Ensure the IATF16949(latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing are followed Kaizen project involvement Participate in physical inventory as needed Other assigned tasks by Production Manager and Senior Production Manager as needed Education : Highschool diploma or GED equivalent Skills/Experience/ Requirements : Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required (e.

g.: Lock-out-Tag-out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment) Preferred 3 to 5 years’ experience in plastic injection molding Preferred Team Lead or Supervisory experience Basic technical knowledge of injection molding processes with machines, tooling, materials, molding techniques Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively Must be able to run reports and communicate top issues Must be able to do intermediate math calculations Basic computer skills Must be able to lift up to 55lbs.

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment Strong communication skills Must be able to stand for long periods of time Must be able to work in a loud environment Must pass pre-employment screening Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully