The Blow Mold Manager provides professional and positive leadership for the plastic molding operations that will inspire the associates to work safely while creating a quality product at the rate of our customers' demand. The individual in this position will use lean concepts and practices to drive continuous improvement activities.
To Perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential function.
Develop systems and processes that ensure quality is built into the production of bottles at the rate of our customers' demands.
Develop appropriate metrics to track production line and equipment performance so improvement efforts can be focused in the problem areas.
Effectively utilize lean tools and methodology to make improvements and lead the department in continuous improvement activities.
Create a culture of accountability where team members desire to meet high expectations.
Coordinate molding activities with purchasing, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Revise molding schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
Recommend and implement measures to improve the safety of the associates, quality of product, production methods, and equipment performance.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of plastics molding team, while maintaining safe working conditions.
Prepare and manage an annual budget to achieve the company's strategic goals.
Provide recommendations on new equipment purchases and tooling; coordinate with engineering department on new equipment and line installations to ensure designs meet operational needs, performance expectation, and safety procedures.
Oversee installations to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Analyze current systems and processes for effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Develop and conduct equipment training programs for team members
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
An individual qualified for this job must be able to:
Demonstrate excellent project coordination skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Complete data based analyses of problems, develop potential casual factors, and help guide teams through root cause analysis and determination for difficult or complicated problems.
Operate a computer - PC proficiency. Use MS Office Word and Excel with the ability to learn MS Power Point and MS Project applications.
Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field; or a combination of equivalent education, training and related experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
4 years of operations management experience as a department manager, plant superintendent, or other management position including manufacturing and quality responsibilities.
