Molding Cell Lead - Swing Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cell Lead Shifts: Days, Swing, Grave

Dept.: Mold Shop Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Mold Supervisor/Assistant Molding Manager Class: Direct

 

 

The following are tasks to be performed by the Cell Lead (Mold) . The duties are not limited to this list. Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of the Mold Supervisor/Assistant Molding Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

 

SUMMARY: The Cell Lead (Mold) is responsible for all of the daily and long-term operations, performance output and personnel within molding manufacturing. They are responsible to participate and support as equal partner with the other shift’s Cell Leaders.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Leads and supervises production personnel
• Ensures production personnel are trained and developed (utilizing support staff as needed); including new temp/hire orientation, standard operating procedures, and technical training
• Collaborates with Mold Supervisor/Assistant Molding Manager in managing the production schedule and work cell priorities to ensure on time delivery (OTD); resolving scheduling and resource conflicts as needed
• Keeps the schedule board and ERP system current at all times
• Optimizes production labor productivity by maintaining balance between labor and schedule requirements; ensuring that a shift is not over/under staffed
• Monitors individual productivity, quality and scrap/rework; taking corrective action when standards are not met
• Coordinates with other departments to add/move labor in response to workload fluctuations
• Ensures that quality checks are routinely performed (utilizing support staff as needed) on all operations within manufacturing; ensuring that customer specifications are met and scrap/rework is minimized 
• Optimizes machine uptime; minimizes machine idle, downtime, and setup times by coordinating the activities of process technicians and material handlers to ensure that material, tools and documentation is pre-staged, and that setups/tear downs are conducted efficiently
• Conducts training and audits to ensure that 5S principles and levels are improved and sustained
• Monitors and ensures data accuracy of the production data and support documentation (MAPICs data entry, SWI, and MO’s); making corrections as needed
• Ensures that process improvements are captured within updates to support documentation (e.g. SWI, MO) 
• Collects and visually displays performance metric data (OTD, direct labor utilization, quality returns, scrap and rework, machine utilization, and 5S); utilizing data to track and drive process improvement efforts
• Completes labor operations (closes jobs) for manufacturing work orders to ensure timely and accurate job close out
• Performs the duties of a Mold Machine Operator as needed
• Maintains self-motivation and accountability and motivates others through action and behavior
• Adheres to Altek’s Vision, Core Values and Quality Policy, to ensure quality to customers, internal and external 
• Proactively maintains established company policies and manufacturing strategies
• Builds and maintains positive rapport with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
• Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
• Maintains a positive outlook and treats co-workers with respect and professionalism
• Demonstrates safe and efficient work habits
• Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
• Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Intermediate computer, reading, math and written skills preferred
• Ability to prioritize and be well organized in a fast-paced multi-faceted work environment
• Ability to use basic measuring, hand and power tools (Calipers, Micrometer, Pin Gauge, etc) 
• Ability to work with various individuals and departments in a team environment
• Self-motivated and able to motivate team members
• Ability to provide team support and assistance to co-workers as needed
• Quality conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities
• Ability to pass Visual Aids Training Test
• Ability to pass visual acuity and color recognition test
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints
• Ability to read and apply the Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

Activity Yes, No Comment

Sitting

X

 

Frequently

Standing

X

 

Frequently

Walking 

X

 

Frequently

Pushing and/or pulling

X

 

Occasionally

Climbing

X

 

Occasionally

Bending or stooping

X

 

Occasionally

Squatting or kneeling

X

 

Occasionally

Twisting or turning

X

 

Occasionally

Handling, grasping with one or both hands

X

 

Occasionally

Typing

X

 

Occasionally

Reaching or arm extension

X

 

Occasionally

Lifting or carrying 

X

 

Occasionally

 

Time Spend Indoors: 100%

Time Spend Outdoors: 0%

Never = 0% Occasionally = 25% Frequently = 75% Constantly = 100%