Operations Lead - Molding

SUMMARY:  Oversee the mold processing operations within our production facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mold processing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.Process molds to meet precise print requirements, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.Collaborate with various departments to troubleshoot issues and find effective resolutions.Communicate production needs clearly to a team of operators, fostering a productive work environment.Manage shift transitions by providing detailed production updates and reports to ensure seamless workflow.Operate the mold press according to established work instructions and routing steps, maintaining safety and quality standards.Plan, coordinate, and execute production activities in alignment with due dates and overall production goals.Identify and communicate challenges in the production process, proposing potential solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Requires knowledge typically acquired through:Completion of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED),Three to five years related experience or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience in mold processing or a related field.Strong understanding of mold press operations and production workflows.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.Familiarity with production scheduling and planning processes is a plus.QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above 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.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 sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with arms and hands. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the 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 essential job functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  Learn more about the ITAR here.  

Created: 2024-11-02