What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Lead Associate position at Allied Machine & Engineering?
Job Description
Job Description
Allied Machine & Engineering, headquartered in Dover, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of hole making and finishing cutting tool systems. Our tooling solutions deliver the lowest cost per hole in a wide range of applications.
The Injection Molding Lead Associate is responsible and accountable for ensuring the proper procedures are followed in the injection molding production area. This position provides the expertise in setting up the machines, following preventative maintenance schedules, following production schedules in order to deliver product to our customers and meeting our goals of safety, right first time, on time delivery at or under budget. This position will require cross-training and knowledge of the entire process to produce conforming final product.
In-person at 485 W. 3rd St. Dover, OH 44622
Monday - Friday
Hours : 7a - 3 : 30pm
Responsibilities :
- Lead the production associates using best practices
- Continually monitor safety and required PPE
- Ensure processes are being followed and are staying in control and capable
- Manage product deliveries and quality
- Initiate cost savings projects
- Engage with associates to mentor and build their process knowledge
Key Accountabilities
Safety / Operations : Update and create procedures to improve manufacturing safety and efficiency. Develop, implement, improve and maintain processes. Perform root cause and failure analysis as required. Troubleshoot production problems. Ensure that proper preventative and predictive maintenance schedules are being followed. Responsible for initial set-up of machines and ensuring conforming first article.
Cost Reduction : Work with process engineers and the Injection Molding Supervisor to define, test and implement new production improvements.
Quality : Work with supervisor and process engineers to ensure that the defined processes are producing high quality parts. Provide feedback on opportunities to improve quality.
Personnel : Daily interface with other department personnel to facilitate communication within the manufacturing facility. Oversee the employee training system within the injection molding area and perform employee training as needed.
Key Challenges
1. Maintain a positive relationship with plant and support personnel.
2. Continue to improve knowledge to provide feedback to supervisor for opportunities for optimization and cost reduction
3. Ability to troubleshoot any issues with process or machine.
Managerial / Leadership Competencies
Technical Competencies
Expected Hours of Work and Travel
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Required Knowledge and Experience
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Benefits
