Injection Mold Supervisor - Leviton Manufacturing

About Leviton:

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

 

 

Overview:

This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the technical resources including people, tools, and machines for the injection molding department. In addition, this position ensures that scheduled production requirements are met within set budgeted and quality requirements and in a safe and orderly manner. This role provides the opportunity to work within the Network Solutions Business Unit of Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc.  

Responsibilities:

• Supervises resources in a manner that supports established budgets for volume, scrap and labor
• Investigates system and process related problems, recommends and implements corrective actions
• Determines parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedules required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition
• Develops and maintains daily metrics of production goals vs. achievements. Analyzes shortfalls and document the causes. Takes immediate steps to remove obstacles to meeting production goals
• Implements and supervises adherence to all company policies, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, training, preventive maintenance, Quality and the employee handbook
• Performs supervisory duties including, but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, evaluating and rewarding performance
• Coaches, mentors, and guides direct reports to effectively diagnose, repair, adjust and maintain processing and packaging equipment within established standards for safety, quality, and performance (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Performs audits on Preventive Maintenance (PM), in-process checks, changeover log, line organization (5S), line scrap and production boards
• Drives process improvements, sees that all projects have accountability, and that promise dates are met
• Assists with root cause analyses and 8D where applicable

Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate leadership, provide tactical supervision, and effectively delegate prioritized work assignments to subordinate staff
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management
• Exercise independent judgment with limited instruction and guidance
• Working knowledge of injection molding, mechanical, automation and Work Cell style manufacturing equipment and processes 

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn.
• Eye protection must be worn outside the office environment. 
• There is potential for lifting weights up to 45 lbs. and the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• The occasional physical demands of the position include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination.  
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical machinery
• Exposed to material found in the MSDS located strategically throughout the production area

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s or associate degree strongly preferred
• Paulson, RJG, and/or professional plastics processing training strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five years technical experience in plastics/injection molding required
• Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred
• Proven experience with injection mold resins, tooling, injection processing and molding equipment required
• Prior knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) preferred

Travel:

Up to 10% may be required

What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service
• Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Up to 18 days Paid Time Off

Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.

 

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

 

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

 

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

 

 

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Salary Range:($75,000 - $95,000 per year):#LI-LS1, #MON, #IND-NS