Molding Manager
Molding Manager
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08-06-2025
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Summary:The Molding Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the injection molding department within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for meeting production goals maintaining quality standards reducing downtime tooling improvements and supplying direction for continuous improvement efforts. The Molding Manager plays a key role in ensuring molded automotive components meet OEM and industry standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage all molding operations including process control maintenance coordination tooling part quality assurance and assist with the machine setup.
* Evaluate current process and GAP analysis from global standards and ensure all molded parts meet automotive quality durability and dimensional standards.
* Collaborate with team identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities to include scrap and usage.
* Oversee a team of Process Technicians Engineers and the Tooling team across multiple shifts.
* Responsible for tooling design documentation and assessments.
* Train and implement product and process improvements.
* Communicate standards and troubleshoot issues for new and existing improvements.
* Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer delivery timelines and volume targets.
* Collaborate with Operations Quality Maintenance and Engineering on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rate cycle time OEE and downtime.
* Drive a safety-first culture and enforce compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
* Support APQP PPAP and IATF 16949 quality initiatives and documentation requirements.
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements using lean manufacturing principles.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of three years prior leadership experience preferred
* Minimum of ten years experience in process engineering tooling equipment and process improvement
* Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements
* In-depth understanding and application of concepts theories and principles position discipline
* Injection molding (part design and processing) experience
* Automated and plastic materials experience
* Strong technical project management manufacturing engineering statistical process control capability and problem-solving skills
* Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude
* Strong understanding of MRP quality control purchasing and accounting
* Lean manufacturing experience a plus; to include Kepner-Trego 5 Why and Six Sigma problem solving skills
* Willing and able to travel as necessary
* Proficient in Microsoft office
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage all molding operations including process control maintenance coordination tooling part quality assurance and assist with the machine setup.
* Evaluate current process and GAP analysis from global standards and ensure all molded parts meet automotive quality durability and dimensional standards.
* Collaborate with team identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities to include scrap and usage.
* Oversee a team of Process Technicians Engineers and the Tooling team across multiple shifts.
* Responsible for tooling design documentation and assessments.
* Train and implement product and process improvements.
* Communicate standards and troubleshoot issues for new and existing improvements.
* Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer delivery timelines and volume targets.
* Collaborate with Operations Quality Maintenance and Engineering on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rate cycle time OEE and downtime.
* Drive a safety-first culture and enforce compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
* Support APQP PPAP and IATF 16949 quality initiatives and documentation requirements.
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements using lean manufacturing principles.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of three years prior leadership experience preferred
* Minimum of ten years experience in process engineering tooling equipment and process improvement
* Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements
* In-depth understanding and application of concepts theories and principles position discipline
* Injection molding (part design and processing) experience
* Automated and plastic materials experience
* Strong technical project management manufacturing engineering statistical process control capability and problem-solving skills
* Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude
* Strong understanding of MRP quality control purchasing and accounting
* Lean manufacturing experience a plus; to include Kepner-Trego 5 Why and Six Sigma problem solving skills
* Willing and able to travel as necessary
* Proficient in Microsoft office
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand walk sit talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:
This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Will have some exposure to loud noise hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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