Assistant Injection Molding Manager

Assistant Injection Molding Manager

Defiance, OH

This company has averaged 30 new parts per year and 10-15% growth annually over the last 20 years!

This job has it all:

• ✅ Diverse business mix, supplying non-automotive markets
• ✅ No company layoffs in 20+ years
• ✅ Profitable organization with a large amount of business coming in
• ✅ A cohesive team that works together to attain the goals of the company
• ✅ Be a site expert, troubleshooting the injection molding process
• ✅ This privately-held company will make you feel at home and you will be part of the family

Non-automotive, growing manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Injection Molding Manager to join their operations team.  As the Assistant Injection Molding Manager, you will be part of a leadership team that works closely and collaboratively.  Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Focus on daily start up and troubleshooting of multiple injection molding machines 
• Oversee trial runs of new parts
• Troubleshoot the injection molding process focused on eliminating downtime, reducing scrap and improving efficiencies 
• Focus on ensuring that critical injection molding jobs run smoothly 
• Complete robotics and mechanical troubleshooting 
• Oversee the repair of tooling, including working with tool shops
• Assist with the review of tooling design and manufacturability 
• Order supplies for presses and mold repair 
• Complete documentation within the ERP system related to schedule changes
• Participate in morning meetings and be part of the site leadership team
• Other duties as directed by management

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the production floor up to 90% of their day. Candidates should enjoy working within a team environment, supporting the manufacturing floor to eliminate downtime and improve efficiencies, completing multiple projects at a time and be able to take initiative. 

The company offers medical benefits, including dental and vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays, BONUS and vacation.

REQUIREMENTS for the Assistant Injection Molding Manager:

1.  Minimum or a high school diploma; a degree is preferred 
2. Depending on education, at least five years in a similar injection molding position  
3. Expert level experience troubleshooting injection molding processes 
4. Hydraulic troubleshooting experience 
5. Basic electrical troubleshooting 
6. Continuous improvement experience, including scrap reductions, increasing efficiencies, etc.  
7. Microsoft Office experience 

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. RJG Certification 
2. Robotics and/or PLC experience 
3. Automotive supplier or fast-paced manufacturing experience 
4. Tooling experience 
5.  ERP experience  

Reasons to work for this organization:

• ✅ Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• ✅ Stable organization supplying multiple industries 
• ✅ The company has experienced substantial growth in the last 10 years 
• ✅ Diverse business mix
• ✅ The opportunity to work with a strong, stable, established leadership team in a privately-held environment 
• ✅ Bonus potential