Plastic Injection Molding ManagerCompany: Omega Plastics Inc
Primary Location: 24401 Capital Blvd, Clinton Township, MI 48036 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: Owns the manufacturingclient experience from the time the project is introduced to the manufacturingfloor through final part or assembly shipment. Responsible for providing inputto mold design to ensure successful sampling and production. Responsible forthe overall success and development of Omega's manufacturing operations team;this includes all resources utilized to develop repeatable processes, moldedparts, and assemblies in a compliant, safe, productive, and profitableenvironment. Provides the strategic development and evolution of medical devicemanufacturing including development of volume production and assemblyprocesses. Responsible for the profitability, quality, and timeliness of the manufacturingoperations. This is accomplished through approximately 70% of dailyon-the-floor interaction.
Top accountabilities (no more than 3):- On-time delivery of product
- Product quality/Compliance (Cost of Waste + Scrap)
- Gross margin performance of molding department
Authority:- Stop any activity that is considered in violation of company, regulatory or safety requirements
- Identify capital equipment needed to Plant Manager for approval
- Initiate training within approved budget and matrix requirements
- Initiate hiring/counseling/dismissal process with HR for both direct and indirect reports
- Direct and set hours for shift supervisors, process techs & engineers, mold setters, and warehouses lead to meet the schedule requirements
- Initiate a problem-solving process at the press
Specific Responsibilities:- Uphold and communicate the purpose, principles, and vision of the company.
- Safety and cleanliness of manufacturing work environment (compliant with state & federal requirements)
- Responsible for implementing the daily schedule, communicate unresolvable issues to Program Managers
- Ensure shift leads are hitting cycle times, reporting properly on good product, scrap and non-conforming product
- Direct Process Techs and Engineers for new samplings, technical consulting, problem resolution and schedule
- Escalate immediately to the Plant Manager on jobs that are not going to meet the committed daily schedule
- Responsible for training and leadership development of direct reports - includes staffing, recommendations, effective and timely training along with mid-year and annual reviews
- Initiate and complete required controlled documentation improvements to Work Order Instructions and/or Process improvements
- Responsible for direct report's compliance for all batch history records for medical molding and assembly operations
- Direct daily team meetings to ensure alignment of schedule priorities and issue resolution
- Ensure that appropriate systems and structures are in place to produce, package and release acceptable medical device products in accordance with GMP, GDP, FDA and client requirements
- Coordinate with the Quality Manager and Quality Assurance Teams to ensure quality levels of product meet expectations
- Provide Engineering support of new projects (processes, protocols, work instructions etc.)
- Ensure Departmental compliance to QMS
- Train team on lean, 5s, and appropriate best-in-class manufacturing processes that adhere to FDA regulations and
- ISO13485 requirements to cultivate an environment of continuous improvement
- Optimize cycle time and efficiencies through the addition of cobots, automation and end-of-arm tooling.
- Other specified duties as required by the Plant Manager
This position is onsite 5 days a week at our Clinton Township facility
QualificationsQualifications:- ISO 13485
- Class 8 or lower cleanroom experience
- BHR or DHR experience
- Experience Managing a team of at least 8 direct reports
- Experience leading continuous improvement projects
Work Environment:Workperformed in a manufacturing plant and cleanroom environment. Requires theability to move around an office and manufacturing environment. This roleinvolves frequent work on a computer. Frequently exposed to varyingtemperatures within the plant. Noise levels may be loud at times. Frequentlywalks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches, and lifts and carries upto fifty (50) lbs.
BenefitsBenefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.
