Molding Coordinator

Description

Assigns and monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met in Small and Large Molding. Ensures safety, 5S, and quality standards are maintained. Performs adjustments to molding machines. Completes required documentation. Trains associates in machine processes and problem solving in Small and Large Molding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Monitors work of associates to ensure production requirements are met in Small and Large Molding.
• Holds daily shift meetings to communicate daily activities to associates.
• Verifies that associates are adhering to Safety rules with in department.
• Verifies schedules are followed.
• Verifies all tool changeovers are complete as scheduled.
• Ensures quality standards are met by auditing the operators work.
• Monitors cleanliness of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective action.
• Actively participates in Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities.
• Works to ensure QMS/COR goals are attained.
• Provides daily communication of activities to supervisor.
• Takes ownership of problems and attempts to find resolution.
• Performs process and equipment adjustments when necessary.
• Completes required forms, paperwork, and data entry in a timely manner. ( Production booking, Process Auditing, Regrind utilization, and Part auditing)
• Trains other team members and associates in machine processes and problem solving.
• Notifies responsible departments on potential safety, quality, and equipment issues to address the problems
• Monitors and tracks area performance to target.
• Promotes positive working relationships with associates.
• Needs to have the ability to react to changing conditions and environment. Be able to make decisions with little or no direction.
• Effectively communicate to other shifts and/or departments to resolve Mfg. issues.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
• Coaches other Coordinators and operators to build positive work environment
• Repairs minor machine problems.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED TRAINING, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE:
• Associates degree or previous supervisory experience (2-5 years) preferred.
• 2-4 years experience in a manufacturing setting. ( Molding environment preferred)
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of blueprints and SPC. Some computer experience helpful. ( Preferably Microsoft Office)
• Product knowledge or similar experience is helpful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Factory environment with noise from manufacturing processes. Exposure to moving equipment, parts, and electrical shock, also exposed to burns around die-castings and resin. Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Daily lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.