1. Exhibit leadership skills, develop and apply training skills, use problem-solving abilities to handle situations that may arise in the workplace, motivate and communicate with Packer / Handlers, alert Mold Techs and Shift Supervisor of safety, quality, machine, raw material, packaging, documentation or production concerns.
2. Review the production schedule pro-actively; ensuring machines are running production to customer specifications and by the approved first shot procedure.
3. Change materials and colors as required minimizing scrap and downtime.
4. Start-up, shutdown, adjust for specification injection molding machines and secondary equipment.
5. Respond to quality control personnel by adjusting machines to keep product in spec.
6. Proper use of lock-out/tag-out procedures.
7. Understand all duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor in case of an absence.
8. Coordinate with quality control, maintenance, and supervisor concerning machine operations and any malfunctions.
9. Collect and inspect accurate operator reports that will be given to the Shift Supervisor.
10. Assure all required paperwork is completely filled out on a daily basis; i.e. daily process records, machine cleaning, etc.
11. Communicate with incoming Team Leader detailing problems with molding machines, automation, etc.
12. Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are maintained in the production department.
13. Oversee the starting and stopping of molding machines and related production equipment, ensuring they are operating within safety and process standards.
14. Incoming-Inspect your cell upon arrival and making request of off-going Team Leader in the event issues need to be taken care of to insure a smooth transition.
15. Outgoing-Review the shift happenings with the incoming Team Leader and honor any of their requests to provide a smooth transition.
16. Keep the Shift Supervisor informed of any personnel issues relating to team effectiveness.
17. Provide feedback to department associates concerning their safety and job-related responsibilities.
18. Know and conduct quick start-up and shut-down emergency procedures.
19. Coordinate and give breaks (lunch) to Packer / Handlers.
20. Oversee housekeeping and safety standards in the Molding Department.
21. Any other tasks as assigned.
22. Must be available to work overtime daily as well as weekends and holidays as required to maintain production per Customer requirements.

1. Must be able to perform the functions of Packer / Handler or have previous manufacturing experience.
2. Must be able to be on feet (standing, walking) for entire shift, excluding breaks; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and be able to tolerate repetitive hand labor.

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

 Previous manufacturing experience; able and willing to multi-task while paying attention to detail; good communication skills.