Foreman - Plastics Manufacturing

Position Overview:

The Foreman will be an independently minded Supervisor who understands the importance of quality in a manufacturing environment while promoting excellent leadership qualities to the staff. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Injection Molding, supervising technical and non-technical personnel. The successful candidate will be self-directed, work closely with the team, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and be a natural problem-solver and strong communicator.

Company Overview:At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership teams enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.

Essential Functions- Advanced injection molding processing skills

• Knowledge of plastic injection molds and set up
• Supervises and directs production employees so production needs are met
• Prepares and sets up tools and machines and adjusts machines as needed to ensure product quality
• Maintains equipment as required
• Trains production personnel in areas of production processes and safety
• Operates forklift to moves parts and tools as needed
• Evaluates employee performance
• Ensures all operations are according to established safety rules and procedures
• Works with engineering and quality control to continuously improve products and processes
• Performs other duties that may be assigned
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
• Ability to use computer software to record information about production material (Basic computer literacy)
• Attention to detail and time management skills are essential

**Work Experience

Required Experience:**

3 to 5 years- 5+ years Injection Molding Supervision.

• Advanced plastic molding processing skills across multiple injection molding methods including multi plate molds, hot runners, custom grade materials, and others.
• Higher than average communication skills to be able to teach, learn and advise direct reports, peers and upper management.
• Highly ethical with the skill to treat all fairly while keeping the best interest of the business in mind.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, talk and hear.
• Ability to use both hands and arms to frequently bend, squat, reach, twist/turn.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to read applicable instructions

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Forklift Licensed
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine

Salary info:

$33 - $36 / hr