The Injection Molding Manager directs, plans, and administers the activities of the Molding Department by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate Supervisors; assists and represents Plan Manager with Plant Management and direction as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.
• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventative actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health, and safety risks.
• Lead all required meetings safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Departmental, Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.).
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible.
• Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals.
• Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed.
• To provide guidance to the Molding Group team members.
• Monitor mold repair and rebuild intervals.
• Submit and approve capital expenses for mold repairs.
• Monitor efficiency reports and determine areas that require special attention.
• Coordinate with all support groups i.e. Maintenance, Scheduling, Printing, and etc.
• Oversee employee evaluations once a year.
• Troubleshoot problems in the molding process pertaining to the mold.
• Assist in the training of new personnel.
• Fully understand and utilize the established QSI/ISO, HACCP, SQF, and GDC procedures.
• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication.
• Accountability – Holds himself/herself accountable as evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
• Communication – Ability to communicate safety, goals and Company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).
• Engagement – Communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
• Team Development – Understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
• People Agility – Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm by fair – consistent.
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem solving) conflict.

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred with eight to ten years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing focused industry; Evidence of previously building a highly effective, successful management team
• Knowledge of complex, multi-step manufacturing processes is a must. 
• A background in a strong process controlled, sophisticated, structured, manufacturing management environment evidenced by knowledge of rigorous management systems
• Strong working knowledge of statistical Process Control is required.
• Present a positive and professional attitude at all times while interfacing with all relevant parties.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, written and leadership skills while working under a pressure situation.
• Capable of working extended workdays and weekends as required.
• Must complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Technical injection molding experience.