Plastics Technical Lead- 3rd Shift

Job Objective:

• Provide technical leadership to the plastics manufacturing and tooling operations.
• Act as lead for the department by leading improvement activities, standardization efforts, employee training and certification and departmental auditing.
• Assist production supervisor with day to day operations including process troubleshooting, validation of processing standards, training activities, and ensuring the department meets its goals.
• Complete necessary paperwork and computer work.
• In supervisors' absences, provide direction and leadership for department and interact with other supervisors throughout the company ensuring an efficient and safe working environment.

3rd Shift- 11pm-7am

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs as a consistent role model that functions independently in an unsupervised environment ensuring that all department activities are conducted safely, and all safety concerns are addressed immediately.
• Train and mentor new operations with regards to safety, equipment, materials, quality, packaging, power lifts, procedures, and processes.
• Ensures the accurate and defect free completion of scheduled tool builds, die preparation, roll preparation, all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, and start-ups
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or quality issues concerning extrusion machinery, plastics processes, tooling, dies and rolls. Respond to Quality issues using Everest and/or Oracle.
• Utilize engineering and problem-solving techniques such as six-sigma and Lean tools to reduce product variability, increase quality, increase productivity, and lower costs.
• Lead 6s activities aimed at improving organization, productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction in the workplace.
• Responsible for recommending new procedures. Reviewing current procedures/processes and make suggestions for revisions and improvements as necessary.
• Lead efforts to ensure department goals are met for Safety, Production, Quality, delivery and costs.
• Technical expert and liaison responsible for coordination with staff in other departments.
• Ability to perform Plastics Specialist-S function as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Three years experience in plastic extrusion, manufacturing technology, and/or related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Associates Degree or certificate in Plastics Technology or a related Engineering discipline.
• Five years' experience in plastics processing in a manufacturing environment with 2 years including process development, troubleshooting and general maintenance of machinery; or a related two-year trade school degree.
• Experience with manufacturing resource planning systems.

PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:

At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees. We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award WinningWellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Planwith generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.