Injection Molding Technical Supervisor- 2nd Shift

				Overview:

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities:

* All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement.
* Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.
* Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications.
* Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules.
* Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly adjust personal for optimization of manufacturing output.
* Assesses each employee's abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
* Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
* Measures performance and quality.
* Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
* Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules.
* Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
* Performs other related tasks as assigned.

* Daily set-up control and mold change improvement/mold change time reduction, cycle time improvement, scrap reduction, new and current injection process and robot programs development and improvements.
* Processing and troubleshooting of injection molding machines based on material and part being produced.
* Develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
* Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's, PP's, and other types of resins
* Sound knowledge of robotics for injection molding
* Preferred experience with hot runners/valve gate sequencing/gas assist/insert molding
* Direct reports from Diesetter, Material Handlers, and Process Technician.
* Ability to direct production workers, millwrights, electricians and mold makers
* Data Entry and information collection are daily aspects of the job.

* The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.

Qualifications:

* 3-5 years' supervisory experience with ability to work off shifts
*  Plastic injection molding processing experience a definite requirement
* Manufacturing / Plant experience working with Plastic components 
* Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labor Laws.
* Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
* Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Proficient computer skills.
* Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
* Ability to seek a team approach.
* Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
* Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
* Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
* Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
* Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.
			

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