Plant Manager - 2nd Shift

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic manufacturing environment and drive continuous improvement in the injection molding department?

About the Role

This role involves coordinating and optimizing the utilization of facilities, equipment, and personnel in the injection molding department during the second shift. The position exists to ensure performance objectives are met and to support strategic business growth. The Plant Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance, improving efficiency, and contributing to advanced quality planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the utilization of injection molding facilities, equipment, machines, materials, and employees to meet performance objectives.
• Lead employees in continuous improvement efforts within the guidelines of the continuous improvement philosophy.
• Train staff in TS-16949 requirements and ensure compliance with procedures and work guidance.
• Assist in budget development and ensure expenditures follow procedures for accurate ledger allocation.
• Support advanced quality planning for new program development and participate in launch teams.
• Participate in strategic planning for capital equipment needs and develop bid packages for competitive quoting.
• Supply information for quoting new business or engineering changes to the Sales Administrator.
• Direct employees to input data accurately for reliable departmental reports and materials management.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the department and apply 5S principles.
• Organize and lead Kaizen activities monthly to increase efficiency and employee involvement.
• Research new technologies for cost-competitive applications and communicate patentable ideas to senior management.
• Ensure proper reporting and investigation of all accidents within 24 hours.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or twelve years of work-related experience as a substitute.
• Minimum ten years of technical experience in injection molding.
• Minimum three to five years of supervisory experience.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and people skills.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.

Work Environment

• Second shift schedule.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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