Sr. Assistant Manf Mgr, Molding and Packaging, 3rd Shift (10:30pm- 7:00am)

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Why Work at Sunstar? Sunstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere via its four business areas: mouth and body, health and beauty, healthy home, safety and technology.

Position Summary:

To lead Sunstar Americas Inc injection molding/packaging operations to meet production schedules in an efficient manner to meet corporate objectives, service the customer and maintain budgetary guidelines.  To organize and coordinate manufacturing workforces/resources as a team.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Reviews / coordinates with the Planning department the equipment schedules and staffing levels needed to meet the daily/ weekly / monthly production plan.
• Assigns & prioritizes work for their shift to run the necessary orders and meet the production plan.
• Identifies issues and leads hourly teams to improve productivity and quality levels to meet departmental goals.
• In conjunction with the Manager, Injection Molding, leads the continuous improvement efforts to streamline operations and reduce production costs.
• Monitors that all shifts comply with inventory, materials ordering, production reporting and the work order closing procedures.
• Reviews that all labor gets reported and coded appropriately in PRMS according to the work performed throughout the different shifts.
• Actively participates with Engineering in the planning and execution of capital projects related to the area.
• Interacts with Engineering to correct deviations between actual and standards for output rates, BOMs, routers, etc.
• Assures that adequate vertical and horizontal communication is maintained between shifts and communicates to Manager and others issues, changes, recommendations, and issues related to the areas of responsibility.
• Determines with planning staffing levels required to meet production needs on a week by week basis for the assigned shifts.
• Controls staffing levels required to meet production needs through coordination with Temporary staffing agencies.
• Evaluates direct reports' performance levels and provides formal / informal feedback to employees.
• Interviews and participates in the selection of new hires for the functions reporting to this position.
• Submits documentation for personnel administrative processes such as pay rate reviews, vacation requests, LOA's, etc.
• Monitors and enters data into the pay-roll system to assure that employees get paid according to their time worked and maintains attendance records.
• Assures that adequate training is provided for new and existing employees, and that corporate training completion goals and requirements are met at all times.
• Monitors that safety practices & procedures as well as company policies are observed.
• Assures that good housekeeping and manufacturing practices are being followed on the floor during the shift.
• Identifies areas of improvement in the molding operations to increase efficiency of molded product, related to tooling, machines, and/or methods.
• Provides advice and guidance to process technicans regarding when an issue requires a process related adjustment, and when tooling or machines need to be addressed
• Enforces all injection molding related procedures
• Collaborates with Engineering and Molding Technicians and Management to implement advanced molding techniques such as scientific molding principles to increase consistency of molded product.
• Communicates with and resolves any pending quality issues that arise on the shift with the Quality Department

Education

• Four year college degree and/or applicable experience.

Knowledge/Experience

• Working knowledge of injection molding and plastic part quality characteristics
• At least 7 years progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least five years in a management role.
• Budgetary knowledge of labor, capital equipment and production supplies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, MRPII systems & Microsoft’s Excel and Word software.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an injection molding environment preferred.

Skills  

• Computer proficiency:  Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
• Communication skills:  Written, Oral and  Presentation
• Basic understanding of the components of injection molding tooling
• Basic understanding of typical decoupled injection molding process
• Basic understanding of normal operating characteristics of horizontal and vertical machines
• Ability to access skill level of injection molding technicians and setup personnel

Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Attention to Detail
• Listening
• Ability to make sound judgment decisions

 What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The pay range for this position of Sr. Assistant Manufacturing, Molding Manager is $93,012 - $139,518. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. 

Salary : $93,012 - $139,518