Injection Molding Manufacturing Manager

Main Duties:

• Manage the overall activities of the injection molding department including but not limited to production, processing, machine maintenance, and tool maintenance and repair.
• Direct and coordinate the planning and scheduling of injection molding manufacturing with the General Manager to consistently meet expected product delivery schedules and inventory levels.
• Responsible for assuring the efficient use of materials, machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, and employees.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of both the long and short term goals for the Injection Molding Department.
• Perform mold set up and color changes to meet production demands as needed.
• Troubleshoot mold processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Set injection molding process parameters to ensure the product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to injection molding technicians and operators. Maintain employee performance review, training, development, and disciplinary programs.
• Provide leadership in the maintenance of all operational systems and process controls associated with mold processing, mold maintenance, equipment maintenance, and repair. (Documented mold set-ups, process intervention logs, product dimensional and visual evaluations supporting product requirements, product validations, etc.).
• Assure compliance to all injection molding area related procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
• Train and develop injection molding personnel relative to the injection molding process (Process technicians and injection molding operators), promote employee understanding and adherence to safety regulations, and the Quality Management System.
• Document, report, and maintain all critical production information.
• Support new tool design and development.
• Coordinate outside repair and sourcing for tooling and machines.