Molding Manager - J0047921

Description

This position is responsible for directing and overseeing all activities within the Injection Molding production functions.

The role involves planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of the Molding department. A critical component of this position is to provide strong leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for both salaried and hourly employees within the department. The leader in this role will be expected to drive continuous improvement, ensure efficient production processes, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and team engagement..

Job Summary

• Manage all aspects of Molding, including but not limited to resource and risk management activity.
• Create and oversee and Capital Expenditure/Expenses/Budget.
• Problem Solving/Continuous Improvement.
• Direct/Support Molding project related improvement activity including but not limited to New Model, Supplemental Tools, Equipment Installs and Molding Facilities in general.
• Manpower Planning & Rationalization.
• Associate Development.
• Trouble shoot Molding tools, machines, processes, etc.
• Schedule/ track / report all machine and mold performance, utilizing plant systems and processes.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Promotes and carry out Astemo core values, company policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Makes sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
• Confer with and prepare reports for upper management and possibly other Keihin companies
• Develops and controls department or corporate budgets and approves expenditures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Ensures all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are complied with in functional areas.
• Conducts performance evaluations for direct report associates and provides support / training as needed.
• Provides strong leadership to subordinate personnel.
• Interacts with various levels of associates.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, market demand, and confers with all departments to assess feasibility of projects
• Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment within functional area.
• Coordinates and recommends cost savings and efficiency ideas for the functional area. And facility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed.
• Delivers strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
  

Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written methods
• Minimum 5 or more years’ experience in injection molding, processing and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties
• 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
• Molding and Assembly operations
• Basic experience required in PowerPoint
• Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, and Excel
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will supervise Molding Associates.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the work day
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Full Motor Skills
• Regular viewing of computer monitors, and other visual displays.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision or daily direction.
• On-site work will be within factory office/plant floor setting, where noise can be present.
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Ability to grip and grasp, repetitive use of hands
  
  

Travel

• 5% international and domestic travel
  
  

Why Astemo?

At Astemo, Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit are practiced values – we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.

Sound Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application! ASTEMO.CAREER.OPPORTUNITIES

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities