Molding Supervisor

Detroit · On-site

About this role

Summary

The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality.  The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules 


Core Competencies 

  • Accountability & Dependability
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Analytical
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Collaborative
  • Communication
  • Decision Making & Judgement
  • Detail Oriented
  • Development & Continual Learning
  • Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Staff Management
  • Team Work            
  • Time Management


Job Duties

  • Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency. 
  • Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods. 
  • Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance. 
  • Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
  • Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
  • Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
  • Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
  • Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
  • Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required


Requirements

  • Previous molding experience
  • Minimum of 2 year’s previous supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
  • Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
  • Professional/ mature demeanour under stressful situation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
  • Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high level reactivity in critical situations

Company at a glance

Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.

We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.

Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryAutomotive
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States

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