Molding Manager

US Farathane

$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Three years of prior leadership experience preferred
  • Ten years' experience in process engineering and tooling
  • Knowledge of customer performance requirements
  • Experience in injection molding part design and processing
  • Proficient in advancements of automated and plastic materials
  • Expertise in Lean manufacturing methods like Six Sigma
  • Strong technical project management and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate current processes and conduct GAP analysis
  • Identify and implement process improvements and cost reductions
  • Oversee equipment installation and tooling design
  • Train teams on product and process improvements
  • Troubleshoot both new and existing processes
  • Communicate global standards and troubleshooting practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Generous paid holidays and vacation time
  • Opportunities for job promotions and career advancement
  • Employee discounts on various products and services
Full Job Description
Molding Manager. The Molding Manager is responsible for managing projects and supplying direction for continuous process and tooling improvements within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate current process and GAP analysis from global standards
  • Assist team with identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities to include scrap and usage
  • Responsible for equipment installation, tooling design, documentation, and assessment
  • Train and implement product and process improvement
  • Troubleshoot issues for new and existing processes
  • Communicate standards and troubleshooting globally


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years prior leadership experience preferred
  • Minimum of ten years' experience in process engineering, tooling, equipment and process improvement
  • Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements
  • In-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories, and principles position discipline
  • Injection molding (part design and processing) experience
  • Automated and plastic materials experience
  • Strong technical project management, manufacturing engineering, statistical process control capability, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude
  • Strong understanding of MRP, quality control, purchasing, and accounting
  • Lean manufacturing experience a plus; to include Kepner-Trego, 5 Why, and Six Sigma problem solving skills
  • Willing and able to travel as necessary
  • Proficient in Microsoft office


Physical Requirements:

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. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

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 the essential functions. These conditions include:

  • This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.


US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • FSA & HSA options
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral program
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!


Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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