Molding Operations Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Affinity Executive Search Full time

Production Manager – Molding

Position Overview: As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing various operational functions, including Molding, Finishing, Assembly, and Inventory Management. Your primary objective is to guide the team collaboratively to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets while fostering a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Effectively allocate and prioritize work assignments.
  2. Provide mentorship and coaching to enhance employee performance with genuine enthusiasm.
  3. Analyze processes to maximize resource efficiency with an innovative approach.
  4. Achieve daily production targets while ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
  5. Drive improvements in capacity and productivity, energizing operational workflows.
  6. Lead initiatives for continuous enhancement.
  7. Support the team in achieving higher First Pass Yield (FPY).
  8. Continuously minimize scrap rates and analyze production costs to identify improvement opportunities, fostering a culture of efficiency.
  9. Ensure precise inventory management and compliance.
  10. Oversee maintenance of tools and ensure timely calibration of equipment.
  11. Develop and manage the departmental budget, bringing enthusiasm to financial oversight.
  12. Implement performance management policies, transforming challenges into growth opportunities.
  13. Facilitate employee training completion with a focus on ongoing development.
  14. Coach and nurture the next generation of operations and production management staff.
  15. Ensure safe plant operations in accordance with ISO standards, promoting a safety-first culture.
  16. Uphold the company's Quality Vision Policy, ensuring team alignment.
  17. Ensure compliance with workplace rules and policies through a proactive approach.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a technical field, or business management.
  2. Experience in Molding is essential.
  3. Proven track record in process improvements with a strong focus on efficiency.
  4. Combination of formal training and experience in lean methodologies, operations management, and business strategy.
  5. Strong leadership and organizational capabilities with a dynamic approach.
  6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
  7. Systematic understanding and data analysis capabilities with a forward-thinking perspective.
  8. Ability to make independent, sound decisions with a proactive and energetic mindset.
  9. Exceptional problem-solving skills with a creative and dynamic outlook, maintaining a results-oriented focus.


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