Job Description
The Injection Molding Supervisor is responsible for directing molding assistants in the areas of production, scheduling, safety, maintenance and quality.
Supervises and coordinates activities of mc assts engaged in molding plastic products, applying knowledge of molding machine setup and operating techniques and production machining methods: Reads operating logs to identify inoperative injection or blow molding machines, determines reasons for machine malfunction, and arranges for machine repair
Supervise and direct all assigned Injection Molding Department personnel.
Reviews production schedules and work orders, and assigns duties to workers according to order priorities.
Executes daily production tasks and supervises work in accordance with the production schedule to achieve production targets.
Troubleshoot and adjust molding parameters to maintain quality and maximum product output.
Ensure work is conducted in line, completing all necessary risk assessments and paperwork as required.
Provide basic training to the machine assistance and helpers.
Examines molded products from each machine to verify conformance to specifications.
Undertake pre-planned maintenance in accordance with the PPM schedule for all injection molding machines.
Reduce Scrap during color changes and material changes and molding defects (Short Shots, Splay, Gate point, Color Streaks, etc.)
Studies quality control reports to identify product defects and directs machine assistants to adjust machines to eliminate flaws.
Respond to problems by performing corrective technical or mechanical solutions.
Maintain plant hygiene and safety on the shop floor.
Documentation related to Injection Molding.
Adherence to the health and safety practices stipulated by the plant head.
Ensure cleanliness and maintain safe work environment within molding department
Assisting to manage all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on all injection molding equipment