What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader, Mold Bar position at Lonza?
Mold Bar Team Leader
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Be a part of Lonza AG and make a positive impact on millions of lives every day. Lead a dynamic team and contribute to world-class manufacturing processes as the Mold Bar Team Leader in our Greenwood, SC facility. Ensure flawless production and quality of mold bars, encouraging innovation and excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of 7-10 indirect reports, ensuring outstanding performance and development.
- Coordinate the production of quality products, making critical quality judgments on mold bars and pins.
- Drive experimental and development projects to improve manufacturing capabilities.
- Set up and operate all manufacturing equipment, including programming CNC machines, using precision measuring instruments.
- Perform maintenance and overhaul tasks on mold manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient performance.
- Delegate job assignments and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations, safety protocols, and good housekeeping standards.
- Manage machine tool lubrication and coolants to maintain equipment efficiency.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the procurement of quality materials and timely deliveries.
- Monitor team progress daily to ensure shipment schedules are met successfully.
- Verify compliance with all procedures, processes, and quality documentation to meet strict requirements.
- Supervise final packaging and loading of finished products, providing necessary information for shipping documentation.
- Be adaptable to work 10-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and additional hours as needed to meet business demands.
- Regularly attending the plant site is a requirement for this role.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and business objectives.
Key requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Proven experience in manufacturing roles, particularly in mold bar production
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Dedication to safety and compliance with all regulations
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
