Molding Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor's primary responsibility is overall management of manufacturing employees assigned to the shift in addition to ensuring the proper startup, support, and completion of production jobs to meet customer requirements and business objectives. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervision of manufacturing personnel including packers, leads, material handlers, and others as required. Oversee and administer the production schedule, including mold changes. Oversee and participate in the proper startup, in-process support, and shutdown of all production jobs. Provide in-process support on all production jobs including identification and correction of problems with product quality, injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, molds, or processes. Complete production reporting and documentation such as production reports, process data, scrap reporting, etc. Identify and report any mold, equipment, or product problems through the prescribed reporting systems. Implement corrective actions within prescribed guidelines to ensure compliance with quality system requirements. Perform and/or support raw material, new product, and process validations. Participate in continuous improvement of processes and procedures including improvement of molding techniques, molding machine operations, auxiliary equipment operations, tooling, cycle times, scrap rates, packing processes, etc. Administer and comply with all policies in a fair and consistent manner. Ensure all safety rules and housekeeping standards are followed and maintained. Be an example of consistent safety rules and housekeeping. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree in any manufacturing, business, or engineering related field preferred. Production supervision experience in a manufacturing facility for five plus years required. Experience with troubleshooting injection molding equipment and processes, especially with hydraulic presses containing electrical control and heat systems, preferred Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Genuine desire to promote teamwork and work as a constructive member of a team. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit the ability to communicate effectively with peers and subordinates who require cooperation, communication and technical expertise from this position. Strong scheduling, planning and organizational skills and attention to detail. Computer skills including Microsoft programs.. Training in Lean Manufacturing concepts a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear for shifts working up to 12 hours. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work may require the usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.