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

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or 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

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS: 

Detail-oriented, good communication skills, dependability and schedule flexibility.  In addition, this position requires the ability to demonstrate sound judgment regarding work priorities and problem solving.

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