Our client is looking for a Process Technician / Production Supervisor with experience with injection molding machines to join their growing business. Position : Process Technician / Production SupervisorPrimary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Set Up of machine(s) prior to production of planned items
- Auxiliary equipment set up and process parameter input.
- Inspection of parts to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
- Documentation of quality control inspection results.
- Supervision of staff during day to day shift operations by communicating job expectations, planning, and monitoring job
- results. Includes disciplining employees and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources.
- Identify opportunities for cost control, scrap reduction of both finished goods and raw materials.
- Facilitate corrections to malfunctions and issues within the process control points.
- Lead physical inventory counts and take steps to continuously improve accuracy.
- Keep management abreast of any production and shift issues including conflicts, material shortages, staff training requirements, vacation requests etc.
- Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and resolving process issues.
- Other duties as assigned. Such duties may include but are not limited to the performed by one in such a position, employed by a business / organization similar to the employer.
- Enforcement and adherence to all safety policies and quality procedures.
- Complete and maintain operational reports including quality control, shift status and inventory control reports as required.
Qualifications / Experience :
Direct supervision of production employeesCoaching and performance assessment of direct reportsProcess management and improvementProduction Planning experienceUnderstanding of controls and instrumentationAble to manage complexityAbility to multitask and prioritize in an ever-changing environmentRoot cause analysis, issue identification and conflict resolutionUnderstanding of Quality Management practices and focus on continuous improvement within the production process to exceed customer requirements.Experience with injection molding machines an asset.