Supervisor, Process & Set-up - Silgan Plastics Corporation
Flora, IL
About the Job
For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Manage direct reports to ensure plant start-ups and mold changes are completed in a timely manner and according to schedule. Work closely with management team and shift supervisor to control labor and ensure the production lines are running smoothly and efficiently. Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the plant. Daily communication with the management team and hourly employees to ensure best utilization of time, production schedule and cost.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-Responsible for promoting and executing safe work practices throughout the Flora facility.
2-Manage the set-up department, ensuring all set ups are completed timely and accurate.
3-Identify mold issues and correct them by communicating, recommending changes to mold maker to optimize process/changes on tooling size(s).
4-Work with plant PDE to approve engineering on new tooling /mold.
5-Maintain listing of daily changes and report to plant manager at month's end.
6-Work closely with shift supervisors, operators and quality personnel, to ensure the production floor is running smoothly and efficiently.
7-Work closely with PDE'S on new projects
8-Manage spare parts and mold inventory
9- Train new employees
10-Work closely with customer service and scheduler on upcoming jobs and ensuring all components are here for the job.
11-Evaluate jobs that do not run to standard and work with appropriate personnel to bring them to standard.
12-Provide support to the plant during off hours as needed.
13-Monitor performance and attendance on direct reports and administer accordingly.
14-Focus on continuous improvement, efficiency and cost saving ideas.
15-Update work instructions on our processes.
AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Good safety, attendance and job performance record. 3-5 years in a blow molding facility, preferably working with shuttle equipment:
Preferred:
SKILLS:
Required:
Preferred:
Special Requirements
Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Manage direct reports to ensure plant start-ups and mold changes are completed in a timely manner and according to schedule. Work closely with management team and shift supervisor to control labor and ensure the production lines are running smoothly and efficiently. Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the plant. Daily communication with the management team and hourly employees to ensure best utilization of time, production schedule and cost.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-Responsible for promoting and executing safe work practices throughout the Flora facility.
2-Manage the set-up department, ensuring all set ups are completed timely and accurate.
3-Identify mold issues and correct them by communicating, recommending changes to mold maker to optimize process/changes on tooling size(s).
4-Work with plant PDE to approve engineering on new tooling /mold.
5-Maintain listing of daily changes and report to plant manager at month's end.
6-Work closely with shift supervisors, operators and quality personnel, to ensure the production floor is running smoothly and efficiently.
7-Work closely with PDE'S on new projects
8-Manage spare parts and mold inventory
9- Train new employees
10-Work closely with customer service and scheduler on upcoming jobs and ensuring all components are here for the job.
11-Evaluate jobs that do not run to standard and work with appropriate personnel to bring them to standard.
12-Provide support to the plant during off hours as needed.
13-Monitor performance and attendance on direct reports and administer accordingly.
14-Focus on continuous improvement, efficiency and cost saving ideas.
15-Update work instructions on our processes.
AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Good safety, attendance and job performance record. 3-5 years in a blow molding facility, preferably working with shuttle equipment:
- Working knowledge of blow molding tooling and components.
- Ability to demonstrate high amount of quality and quantity of work.
- Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
- Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, and anticipates needs.
- Extent, to which team member completes work assignments, meets schedules, and follows established policies and procedures.
Preferred:
SKILLS:
Required:
- Excellent knowledge of Jomar, Nissei and Uniloy blow molders.
- Understanding blow molding methods and logic
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Proficient in hydraulic systems
- Proficient in pneumatic systems
- Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate and train effectively.
- Ability to troubleshoot blow molding processing issues and effectively resolve them.
- Forklift License
Preferred:
- Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Qualified blow molding setup
Special Requirements
- Must be dependable.
- Must have good attendance record.
- Must be willing to work after hours when needed.
Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
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