3rd Shift Mold Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY

The function of the Mold Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, quality, cost, personnel management and communication for the departments. They are also responsible to communicate effectively for overall safety and morale of team members and the basic understanding of producing quality parts that meet delivery requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Directs the activities of the mold maintenance department.
2. Performs maintenance and repair for mold breakdowns and other mold maintenance activities including pre-production and mold preparations.
3. Perform overhaul maintenance for injection molds.
4. Identify and utilize mold subcontractors for major mold repair work.
5. Plans and prepares pre-shift meetings, preventative maintenance schedules, spare parts, manpower needs.
6. Trains new employees.
7. Administers company policies for assigned department.
8. Communicates with all levels of management, including Japanese staff.
9. Analyze mold failures for trends and conducts problem solving / countermeasure activity.
10. Motivates employees and resolves conflict.
11. Evaluates employees’ performance.
12. Aids in continuous improvement processes.
13. Assists manager as necessary to accomplish all goals and missions of the department.
14. Coaches and counsels team members on various aspects of their duties.
15. Issues corrective action (discipline) to employees as appropriate.
16. Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mold Maintenance Supervisor carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience in repair and maintenance of molds

Skilled in mold machinery repair including grinders, drill presses, lathes, milling, spot press machines and TIG welding

Able to order parts, get quotes and set up outsource repairs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem solving / decision making skills

Ability to prioritize workload and balance multiple tasks

Previous Supervisory experience a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field; or 4 years mold maintenance and/or maker experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Apply basic math functions to solve workplace problems, calculate percentage, rate, ratio, decimal and proportion, create and interpret basic graphs and charts commonly used in manufacturing, calculate rate, ratio, decimal and proportion, calculate rotational velocity equations (RPMs), calculate speeds, feeds, and horsepower requirements for machining.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience using Microsoft office systems, Excel and Word

Experience using JD Edwards a plus

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, First Shift - 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 2^nd Shift – 1:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. or 4 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. or Sunday through Thursday, Third Shift – 9:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Occasional overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.