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Summary The Molding Manager oversees the plastic injection molding department operations and maintains optimal performance while serving as the senior technical expert responsible for tooling development, process validation, and new product launches. This individual will manage timelines, budgets, and technical teams to drive production efficiency, ensure compliance with

ISO/IATF

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Key Responsibilities Project Leadership:

Manage new tool construction by embracing automation and design verification (DFM) through mold trials and validation to production launch.

Production Management:

Oversee daily molding operations, maintenance, scheduling, and staff to meet production targets while minimizing scrap and downtime.

Budgeting and Scheduling:

Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and cost estimates for equipment, tools, and materials. Support department cost savings targets.

Technical Optimization:

Drive new techniques to improve efficiency in process, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement lean methodology.

Cross Functional Communication:

Act as primary contact on programs and projects with internal and external customers. Provide project status and technical support to upstream and downstream customers in a get it done together environment.

Vendor Management:

Comfortably manage our network of strategic partners for mold construction, tooling procurement, and raw materials.

Risk Mitigation:

Develop and maintain contingency plans for critical tooling and high-volume programs to ensure uninterrupted supply to Tier 1 and OEMs.

Key Competencies Technical knowledge:

Strong knowledge of injection molding, material selection, and process optimization. Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in the role. GD&T and blueprint interpretation.

Project Management:

Ability to drive and manage multiple projects to completion on time and to budget.

Leadership and Communication:

Proven ability to lead teams and solve problems across the organization. Mentor / develop technicians and operators.

Software:

Proficient in CAD software (Solid works), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and a working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Organisational Skills:

Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Financial Acumen:

Understanding the impact of measurables for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity within the molding department revenue stream and leading improvements. What Will Put You Ahead NetSuite experience (strongly preferred) Proven track record in the role Knowledge of LS Mtron, Niigata, Arburg, and Toshiba Molding Machines Proficiency in both English and Spanish languages is a plus College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience TPM Maintenance programs to achieve uptime targets

APICS/ASCM

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Molding Manager at NR Consulting Molding Manager at NR Consulting in MEDINAH, Illinois Posted in about 21 hours ago.

Type:

full-time Summary The Molding Manager oversees the plastic injection molding department operations and maintains optimal performance while serving as the senior technical expert responsible for tooling development, process validation, and new product launches. This individual will manage timelines, budgets, and technical teams to drive production efficiency, ensure compliance with

ISO/IATF

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership:

Manage new tool construction by embracing automation and design verification (DFM) through mold trials and validation to production launch.

Production Management:

Oversee daily molding operations, maintenance, scheduling, and staff to meet production targets while minimizing scrap and downtime.

Budgeting and Scheduling:

Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and cost estimates for equipment, tools, and materials. Support department cost savings targets.

Technical Optimization:

Drive new techniques to improve efficiency in process, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement lean methodology.

Cross Functional Communication:

Vendor Management:

Comfortably manage our network of strategic partners for mold construction, tooling procurement, and raw materials.

Risk Mitigation:

Develop and maintain contingency plans for critical tooling and high-volume programs to ensure uninterrupted supply to Tier 1 and OEMs.

Key Competencies Technical knowledge:

Strong knowledge of injection molding, material selection, and process optimization. Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in the role. GD&T and blueprint interpretation.

Project Management:

Ability to drive and manage multiple projects to completion on time and to budget.

Leadership and Communication:

Proven ability to lead teams and solve problems across the organization. Mentor / develop technicians and operators.

Software:

Proficient in CAD software (Solid works), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and a working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Organisational Skills:

Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Financial Acumen:

APICS/ASCM

CPIM or CSCP (or equivalent experience)

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