We’re looking for an Injection Molding Supervisor in the Zeeland area. This is a direct placement position, not a temp-to-perm position. This is for a local company that continues to grow year after year and wants employees to stay long term, be part of the team, and have opportunities for growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment. Problem-solve to develop corrective actions for customer issues and ideas for improvement
• Work with the team Utility/Set-Up Technician to perform mold and color changes
• Prioritize production orders and oversee the production of quality products to ensure our customer standards and needs are met
• Approve First Shot/Last Shot quality checks as well as bay quality decisions
• Respond to machine, fixture, robot, loader, and grinder alarms
• Start up and shut down press machines in the area
• Assist with team member needed break coverage
• Maintain the work area, equipment and molds to provide the team with an organized workplace and proper tools
• Responsible for machine safety and for following all prescribed lock out procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Lead your team (3-6 people) in the execution of daily production tasks and in continuous improvement
• Schedule staff machine assignments and break coverage in order to hit daily goals
• Write and conduct employee performance evaluations
• Approve timecards in Kronos

Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to lift 35lbs independently and up to 55lbs with assistance.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and performing repetitive tasks
• Bending and stooping
• Ability to use fingers, hands and arms to complete a task (dexterity)
• Strong hand-eye coordination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven hands-on technical experience (utility, maintenance, process tech, etc.)
  • Experience with injection molding equipment is a plus
• High school diploma/GED or 3-5 years of solid manufacturing experience
• Team Management Experience.
• Ability to work 45-50 hours per week.