Job Description
Qualifications
Associate's degree or similar program requiring 2 years to complete is required; equivalent additional experience may be substituted for education requirement
3 to 5 years of Shift Supervisor/Lead experience is required; equivalent additional education may be substituted for experience requirement
Basic Processing Skills
General Knowledge of Plastics
Assignments require a good working knowledge of manufacturing procedures, operating methods and management practice as well as knowledge of quality and continuous improvements initiatives
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, trains and supervises hourly employees in the performance of their assigned tasks, which vary in nature and may require skills, to meet established criteria in production, quality and safety while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
Oversees plant production within designated area by training, evaluating and supervising employees who perform standardized activities and some who are required to be semi-skilled to skilled in nature to meet customer standards
Assists in and may perform troubleshooting process, equipment, tooling and material issues related to production, maintenance or engineering and reports findings
May also maintain robot programming software
Basic start up and shut down of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
Ensures compliance with company quality assurance policies and established standards, such as ISO/TS 16+4+, etc., by assisting in developing and maintaining of work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure quality products and timely delivery
Conducts periodic safety reviews and meetings for assigned employees to promote efficient compliance with company safety policies
Oversees accurate shop floor reporting process to sustain positive inventory control on the manufacturing floor by reviewing timekeeping and production reports for accuracy and completeness
Develops specific short-term procedures within the department where a good working knowledge of practices and procedures is required to facilitate continuous production
Check production schedules to ensure that the necessary product is available for processing and optimum efficiency may be obtained including reporting problems and monitoring corrective action
Monitors statistical process control data, quality concerns and other production related data, and ensures it is charted using existing quality control instructions and procedures to maintain or increase production efficiency
Reviews new setup and operation plans to ensure practicality and appropriate manpower to meet projected production schedules based on readily available data with some unknowns
As needed, informs supervisor of general operations, workflow and possible constraints with respect to meeting the production schedule to maintain open communication channels and facilitate proactive approach to problem resolution
Facilitates the implementation of continuous improvement principles and procedures, such as Kaizen, by assuming a leadership role in the continuous improvement initiative, evaluating cost-effective methods and procedures, and promoting a team approach to the improvement of production flow or processing
Maintains a motivated and disciplined workforce by informing employees of company policies, procedures and operational changes that are moderately difficult where precedents are usually established and utilizing behavior modification techniques as well as providing counseling
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time
Job description
Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.
The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under general supervision, trains and supervises hourly employees in the performance of their assigned tasks, which vary in nature and may require skills, to meet established criteria in production, quality and safety while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Oversees plant production within designated area by training, evaluating and supervising employees who perform standardized activities and some who are required to be semi-skilled to skilled in nature to meet customer standards.
• Assists in and may perform troubleshooting process, equipment, tooling and material issues related to production, maintenance or engineering and reports findings. May also maintain robot programming software.
• Basic start up and shut down of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensures compliance with company quality assurance policies and established standards, such as ISO/TS 16+4+, etc., by assisting in developing and maintaining of work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure quality products and timely delivery.
• Conducts periodic safety reviews and meetings for assigned employees to promote efficient compliance with company safety policies.
• Oversees accurate shop floor reporting process to sustain positive inventory control on the manufacturing floor by reviewing timekeeping and production reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops specific short-term procedures within the department where a good working knowledge of practices and procedures is required to facilitate continuous production.
• Check production schedules to ensure that the necessary product is available for processing and optimum efficiency may be obtained including reporting problems and monitoring corrective action.
• Monitors statistical process control data, quality concerns and other production related data, and ensures it is charted using existing quality control instructions and procedures to maintain or increase production efficiency.
• Reviews new setup and operation plans to ensure practicality and appropriate manpower to meet projected production schedules based on readily available data with some unknowns.
• As needed, informs supervisor of general operations, workflow and possible constraints with respect to meeting the production schedule to maintain open communication channels and facilitate proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Facilitates the implementation of continuous improvement principles and procedures, such as Kaizen, by assuming a leadership role in the continuous improvement initiative, evaluating cost-effective methods and procedures, and promoting a team approach to the improvement of production flow or processing.
• Maintains a motivated and disciplined workforce by informing employees of company policies, procedures and operational changes that are moderately difficult where precedents are usually established and utilizing behavior modification techniques as well as providing counseling.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
• Associate's degree or similar program requiring 2 years to complete is required; equivalent additional experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• 3 to 5 years of Shift Supervisor/Lead experience is required; equivalent additional education may be substituted for experience requirement.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in Plastic Injection Molding Facility is highly preferred.
• Basic Processing Skills
• General Knowledge of Plastics.
• Assignments require a good working knowledge of manufacturing procedures, operating methods and management practice as well as knowledge of quality and continuous improvements initiatives.
Associate's degree or similar program requiring 2 years to complete is required; equivalent additional experience may be substituted for education requirement
3 to 5 years of Shift Supervisor/Lead experience is required; equivalent additional education may be substituted for experience requirement
Basic Processing Skills
General Knowledge of Plastics
Assignments require a good working knowledge of manufacturing procedures, operating methods and management practice as well as knowledge of quality and continuous improvements initiatives
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, trains and supervises hourly employees in the performance of their assigned tasks, which vary in nature and may require skills, to meet established criteria in production, quality and safety while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
Oversees plant production within designated area by training, evaluating and supervising employees who perform standardized activities and some who are required to be semi-skilled to skilled in nature to meet customer standards
Assists in and may perform troubleshooting process, equipment, tooling and material issues related to production, maintenance or engineering and reports findings
May also maintain robot programming software
Basic start up and shut down of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
Ensures compliance with company quality assurance policies and established standards, such as ISO/TS 16+4+, etc., by assisting in developing and maintaining of work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure quality products and timely delivery
Conducts periodic safety reviews and meetings for assigned employees to promote efficient compliance with company safety policies
Oversees accurate shop floor reporting process to sustain positive inventory control on the manufacturing floor by reviewing timekeeping and production reports for accuracy and completeness
Develops specific short-term procedures within the department where a good working knowledge of practices and procedures is required to facilitate continuous production
Check production schedules to ensure that the necessary product is available for processing and optimum efficiency may be obtained including reporting problems and monitoring corrective action
Monitors statistical process control data, quality concerns and other production related data, and ensures it is charted using existing quality control instructions and procedures to maintain or increase production efficiency
Reviews new setup and operation plans to ensure practicality and appropriate manpower to meet projected production schedules based on readily available data with some unknowns
As needed, informs supervisor of general operations, workflow and possible constraints with respect to meeting the production schedule to maintain open communication channels and facilitate proactive approach to problem resolution
Facilitates the implementation of continuous improvement principles and procedures, such as Kaizen, by assuming a leadership role in the continuous improvement initiative, evaluating cost-effective methods and procedures, and promoting a team approach to the improvement of production flow or processing
Maintains a motivated and disciplined workforce by informing employees of company policies, procedures and operational changes that are moderately difficult where precedents are usually established and utilizing behavior modification techniques as well as providing counseling
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time
Job description
Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.
The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under general supervision, trains and supervises hourly employees in the performance of their assigned tasks, which vary in nature and may require skills, to meet established criteria in production, quality and safety while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Oversees plant production within designated area by training, evaluating and supervising employees who perform standardized activities and some who are required to be semi-skilled to skilled in nature to meet customer standards.
• Assists in and may perform troubleshooting process, equipment, tooling and material issues related to production, maintenance or engineering and reports findings. May also maintain robot programming software.
• Basic start up and shut down of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensures compliance with company quality assurance policies and established standards, such as ISO/TS 16+4+, etc., by assisting in developing and maintaining of work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure quality products and timely delivery.
• Conducts periodic safety reviews and meetings for assigned employees to promote efficient compliance with company safety policies.
• Oversees accurate shop floor reporting process to sustain positive inventory control on the manufacturing floor by reviewing timekeeping and production reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops specific short-term procedures within the department where a good working knowledge of practices and procedures is required to facilitate continuous production.
• Check production schedules to ensure that the necessary product is available for processing and optimum efficiency may be obtained including reporting problems and monitoring corrective action.
• Monitors statistical process control data, quality concerns and other production related data, and ensures it is charted using existing quality control instructions and procedures to maintain or increase production efficiency.
• Reviews new setup and operation plans to ensure practicality and appropriate manpower to meet projected production schedules based on readily available data with some unknowns.
• As needed, informs supervisor of general operations, workflow and possible constraints with respect to meeting the production schedule to maintain open communication channels and facilitate proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Facilitates the implementation of continuous improvement principles and procedures, such as Kaizen, by assuming a leadership role in the continuous improvement initiative, evaluating cost-effective methods and procedures, and promoting a team approach to the improvement of production flow or processing.
• Maintains a motivated and disciplined workforce by informing employees of company policies, procedures and operational changes that are moderately difficult where precedents are usually established and utilizing behavior modification techniques as well as providing counseling.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
• Associate's degree or similar program requiring 2 years to complete is required; equivalent additional experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• 3 to 5 years of Shift Supervisor/Lead experience is required; equivalent additional education may be substituted for experience requirement.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in Plastic Injection Molding Facility is highly preferred.
• Basic Processing Skills
• General Knowledge of Plastics.
• Assignments require a good working knowledge of manufacturing procedures, operating methods and management practice as well as knowledge of quality and continuous improvements initiatives.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Production Supervisor 2nd Shift position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Nashotah offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
