What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Manufacturing Efficiency Expert position at Chore-Time?
Chore-Time's mission is to provide Leadership Through Innovation to the agricultural supply chain. As the Plastics Process Engineer, you will contribute to this mission by driving manufacturing excellence and innovation.
Role Description
This role involves coordinating and performing optimization of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Optimize manufacturing processes related to machinery, molds, and tooling to enhance output and meet production timelines.
- Develop process instructions for cell groups, ensuring they meet equipment and tooling standards, with the Engineering team.
- Identify and implement best practice solutions to equipment/tooling obstacles with Maintenance and Product Managers.
- Review machine operation and plant layout regularly to identify opportunities for improvement, working with Maintenance and Engineering departments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects and new product development processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Plastics Manufacturing, or similar field with concentration in plastics processing preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience/understanding in plastics processing within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred.
- Solid planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills, as well as math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required; familiarity with ERP Systems, 6S, and Lean Manufacturing preferred.
