Mold Supervisor

A leading plastics manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN is looking to hire a new Mold Build Supervisor to manage their toolmakers, polishers and shipping staff. This person will be responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations and will plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This position is 100% onsite and will also be responsible for purchasing and scheduling for jobs being produced.

Skills Needed:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Associates in Business Preferred
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in production planning and dealing with complexity
• Ability to coach and address employee relations in a positive manner
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Project management experience
• Process validation experience
• Production line support experience

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).

• Follow procedures established for each operation, and keep work areas organized and clean at all times.
• Document and address any safety concern and accidents in accordant to HR requirements.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing and facilities activities as directed.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Successfully completes manufacturing engineering project work on Value Improvement Process , Strategic Activity projects, or new product development.
• Oversee operations efficiency and standardization.
• Participate and/or lead problem solving processes, whether due to increasing trends on complaints, defects, scrap, or low productivity, among others.
• May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.
• Analyze and evaluate process improvements in order to reduce defects and scrap and/or improving yields.
• Participate and/or lead problem solving processes, whether due to increasing trends on complaints, defects, scrap, or low productivity, among others.
• Including, safety, interviewing, hiring, and training employees, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues which include unplanned and preventative maintenance.
• Hire, coach, mentor and develop employees, utilizing Halogen Performance Management and Development System.
• Complete Labor edit and payroll activity including enforcing attendance expectations for staff.
• To include performance reviews, monthly meetings where appropriate, attendance and career pathing.
• Assists manager in providing guidance and training to staff, developing subordinates to attain career goals, motivating individuals to achieve results, and recruiting and maintaining a high quality staff.
• Assists manager to plan resource needs and hiring for department.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

Salary of $90 – 130K Annually Bonus