Overview:
CIMA Plastics Group is a family-owned, full-service custom plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer based in Northeast Ohio. We relentlessly focus on connecting customers to the right solution for their unique application. Our commitment to quality, continuous improvement and partnership drives purposeful growth for our employees, our customers, our business and our community.
Job Description:
CIMA Plastics Group is seeking a Production Supervisor (PM Shift) to oversee operations on the production floor with the goals of prioritizing safety, promoting a positive workplace culture, ensuring quality and driving productivity. The position will work closely with technical specialists, department leads, office personnel and management. This position requires strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills and a passion for ensuring the smooth operation of production.
Essential Functions:
- Lead, manage and motivate team members to meet or exceed production goals.
- Assist in optimizing injection molding processes, including adjusting machine settings, monitoring equipment performance, and making necessary changes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Provide and/or assist with job training.
- Monitor production rates and quality to ensure efficient operations.
- Resolve production issues where/when possible.
- Report and record daily production results.
- Set up injection molds in injection molding machines and secondary/auxiliary equipment, when necessary.
- Work with Maintenance, Tooling, and Process Improvement Specialist to reduce downtime and improve process.
- Use the Production Schedule and other tools to establish production priorities.
- Audit Standard Work Instructions and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Work with Quality Team, as needed.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Other duties as assigned
- Champion Core Values
Skills / Requirements:
- Read, write, comprehend, communicate, follow written and oral instructions, and perform basic math.
- Ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with all safety and environmental regulations.
- Ability to set molds and process injection molding machines.
- Ability to safely operate and be certified on a tow motor.
- Experience and/or willingness to learn Scientific Molding principles.
- Solid mechanical ability and understanding of hand tools for setting up equipment.
Education / Experience:
- At least 2 years of leadership experience.
- Experience in plastic injection molding.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Required)
- Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
