Plastic Injection Molding Manager

About Gulf Cable

Gulf Cable has set up a state-of-art, brand new 250,000 square feet manufacturing facility. Our factory has modern equipment and state-of-art processes.

Website: www.Gulf-Cable.com

Position: Plastic Injection Molding Manager*

Position type: Full-Time*

Position location: Milton, FL*

Position Summary:

Lead the roll out of significant new molding capability within our company. Take ownership from start to finish from new plant layout planning, equipment specification, support R&D department with part design, tool design, prototyping, mold sampling/approval, process definition and continuous improvement, QA/QC process definition and implementation, training of staff and material planning processes. Once up and running, lead the molding operations of our manufacturing facility Including but not limited to production planning and execution, management reporting, down-time root cause analysis, process improvement and team management.

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Key Responsibilities

Program Development Responsibilities:

Review and make recommendations on optimal manufacturing plan/layout based on product reviews.

Lead specification of injection molding tooling and associated equipment/machinery.

Lead the installation and start-up of new equipment.

Support R&D department with part design, tool design, prototyping, mold sampling/approval

Support Manufacturing Engineering department with process and system design.

Optimize processing conditions using data acquisition software and end-product performance testing.

Create Work Instructions for Molding best practices.

Lead and coach production personnel on process, equipment, and analytical approach to equipment commissioning and setup.

Engineer and control molding processes.

Hire molding technicians as agreed with management.

Oversee and execute training program for technicians.

Responsible for developing and organizing in-depth technical training materials for the molding process to demonstrate proficiency

Support technicians with mentoring, coaching and hands on assistance

Lead development, documentation, and training in QA/QC processes for the molding process.

Support the production floor as needed

Lead all quality and safety initiatives within the department.

Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to define project deliverables and testing protocols for development programs.

Document experimental results for internal technical reports and new product feedback.

Develop innovative solutions to address customer/industry application development needs.

Identify and capture intellectual property associated with solutions.

Operational Responsibilities:

Production Planning based on sales and customer delivery dates

Management Reporting on production results and capacity predictions.

Research and develop new manufacturing processes.

Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements.

Ensure quality output of molded components.

Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources.

Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment.

Analyze quality control and correct flaws.

Work with other team members and vendors.

Review existing validation criteria and update as needed.

Implement process improvements through lean and continuous improvement methods

Implement quality improvements, reduce manufacturing costs, improve tooling and equipment

Look for ways to reduce downtime, troubleshoot and problem solve equipment issues

Troubleshoot materials and processing issues

Look for ways to reduce scrap rates - recommend improvements and countermeasures

Provide both direct and indirect support to the production floor

Support the ISO initiative to ensure compliance with all qualified directives

Minimum Qualifications:

10 years in Plastic Injection Molding processing experience (education included)

Proven leadership skills

Scientific approach to processing, systems and problem solving

Skilled coalition builder

Hands on problem solving skills

Experience working interdepartmentally

Highly self-motivated with drive for results

Ability to balance multiple projects concurrently

Ability to effectively teach and mentor

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Plan, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, and Education/Certification assistance.

Gulf Cable LLC. is an equal opportunity. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year