Feed Room Supervisor

Summary We are looking for a hands-on Resin Materials / FeedRoomSupervisor to support our injection molding operation. This position oversees FeedRoom employees and helps make sure production has the correct resin and materials available when needed. The role also includes resin releases, inventory, deliveries, scrap/regrind, and basic supplier communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• Supervise and direct FeedRoom employees.
• Make sure production machines have the correct resin and materials.
• Monitor resin inventory and upcoming production needs.
• Use our CMS ERP system to manage resin releases and inventory.
• Order and release resin from suppliers as needed.
• Coordinate resin and silo deliveries.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages, and material issues.
• Keep resin and materials organized and properly identified.
• Maintain FIFO and material lot traceability.
• Oversee scrap grinding and regrind activities.
• Help maximize the reuse of approved regrind to reduce material costs.
• Monitor FeedRoom equipment, including dryers and material feeders.
• Help with physical inventory and resolve inventory differences.
• Assist with new resin trials and locating alternative suppliers when needed.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Follows all safety, housekeeping (5S) and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED. Manufacturing experience required. Injection molding, plastics, resin, or material handling experience preferred. Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred. Basic computer skills. Experience with an ERP or inventory system is helpful. CMS experience is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to work both on the plant floor and on a computer. Ability to handle changing production priorities and solve day-to-day problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering financial information into a computer. Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds. 

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