Our client is looking for a Process Technician / Production Supervisor with experience with injection molding machines to join their growing business.

Position : Process Technician / Production SupervisorPrimary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Set Up of machine(s) prior to production of planned items
• Auxiliary equipment set up and process parameter input.
• Inspection of parts to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
• Documentation of quality control inspection results.
• Supervision of staff during day to day shift operations by communicating job expectations, planning, and monitoring job
• results. Includes disciplining employees and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources.
• Identify opportunities for cost control, scrap reduction of both finished goods and raw materials.
• Facilitate corrections to malfunctions and issues within the process control points.
• Lead physical inventory counts and take steps to continuously improve accuracy.
• Keep management abreast of any production and shift issues including conflicts, material shortages, staff training requirements, vacation requests etc.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and resolving process issues.
• Other duties as assigned. Such duties may include but are not limited to the performed by one in such a position, employed by a business / organization similar to the employer.
• Enforcement and adherence to all safety policies and quality procedures.
• Complete and maintain operational reports including quality control, shift status and inventory control reports as required.

Qualifications / Experience :

• Direct supervision of production employees
• Coaching and performance assessment of direct reports
• Process management and improvement
• Production Planning experience
• Understanding of controls and instrumentation
• Able to manage complexity
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in an ever-changing environment
• Root cause analysis, issue identification and conflict resolution
• Understanding of Quality Management practices and focus on continuous improvement within the production process to exceed customer requirements.
• Experience with injection molding machines an asset.