Injection Molding Foreman

Thunderbird Molding Elkhart is looking for a Foreman to join our 2nd shift Injection Molding Department. We’re looking for an independently minded Supervisor who understands the importance of quality in a manufacturing environment while promoting excellent leadership qualities to the staff.

The ideal candidate must be experienced in Injection Molding, supervising technical and non-technical personnel. The successful candidate will be self-directed, work closely with the team, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and be a natural problem-solver and strong communicator.

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promote safe work conditions.

Thunderbird utilizes E-Verify for all new hires.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advanced injection molding processing skills
• Knowledge of plastic injection molds and set up
• Supervises and directs production employees so production needs are met
• Prepares and sets up tools and machines and adjusts machines as needed to ensure product quality
• Maintains equipment as required
• Trains production personnel in areas of production processes and safety
• Operates forklift to moves parts and tools as needed
• Evaluates employee performance
• Ensures all operations are according to established safety rules and procedures
• Works with engineering and quality control to continuously improve products and processes
• Performs other duties that may be assigned
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
• Ability to use computer software to record information about production material (Basic computer literacy)
• Attention to detail and time management skills are essential

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years Injection Molding Supervision.
• Advanced plastic molding processing skills across multiple injection molding methods including multi plate molds, hot runners, custom grade materials, and others.
• Higher than average communication skills to be able to teach, learn and advise direct reports, peers and upper management.
• Highly ethical with the skill to treat all fairly while keeping the best interest of the business in mind.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, talk and hear.
• Ability to use both hands and arms to frequently bend, squat, reach, twist/turn.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Plastics injection molding supervision: 5 years (Required)
• plastic injection molding repair and maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000