Molding Technical Manager

Description

Weiss-Aug Group is an internationally recognized leader in precision metal stamping, injection molding, value-added assembly solutions and tooling. 

Our Surgical Products Division serves the medical device industry and has created special capabilities for the manufacture of surgical instruments. With expansive technology in R&D, laser processing, insert molding, production machining, we need the best minds to serve our customers and ultimately patients around the world.

Join our team where every day we push the boundaries of manufacturing technology to help our customers produce the best medical devices so that people may live healthier lives.

The Molding Technical Manager will oversee and be responsible for the entire Molding operation through supervision, coordination, coaching/training and providing leadership to the assigned staff.  To be a solid Leader within the Operations Team that focuses on producing parts that meet all Customer specifications at or below standard cost and in a clean and safe environment which supports the Company's mission statement and vision. 

Requirements

• Monitor and direct priorities for molding, mold maintenance, automation, auxiliary equipment, machine maintenance and labor. Responsible for shift-to-shift communication to ensure all Customer requirements and departmental goals are met. Lead all departmental meetings. 
• Set up and implement a plan to continually develop and evaluate direct reports that promotes a continuous improvement and “zero defect” philosophy. By continually working to develop and grow all direct reports it will strengthen the Company's competitiveness and long-term stability and allow the department to keep pace as Company sales grow. 
• Review all departmental documentation and create new or make recommendations for improvements. Coach/train personnel on all new or updated processes and procedures. (ECO’s, press packets, ISO/QS/TS, SPI’s, Customer specifications, etc.) 
• Coordinate with Planning personnel to ensure all internal and external Customer requirements are met. 
• Monitor and control operation hours, labor hours, finished goods inventory levels and operating supplies to make sure all are meeting standards. 
• Make recommendations to address positive and/or negative standard variances. 
• Disposition of all departmental DPD’s and DPA’s. Participate on the team or be a leader of all departmental 8D’s.
• Participate as a member of the New Program Development/Quoting and APQP Teams. 
• Participate in ISO/QS/TS and Customer internal and external audits.  
• Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire Company.
• Stay current (magazines, trade shows, seminars, etc.) on new technology as it relates to the Company’ s mission statement and vision.

Education   

• BS degree in an Engineering or Plastics related discipline.

Our Culture

• We are passionate about what we do. At the Weiss-Aug Group, we believe that we can make a difference through our work, every day.
• We are guided by our core values. We ensure that all our team members understand the critical nature of the products manufactured.
• We maintain professional respect for our employees within a family structure, based on equality and understanding.
• We are tenacious. We never give up on striving our goals and delivering successful manufacturing programs.
• We are results-driven. We establish clear measures of success and deliver results to our internal and external stakeholders.

The Perks

• Competitive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K program, Educational Assistance Program and more.
• Time Off: Competitive time off package, including company paid holidays.
• Socializing: We strive to provide a culture of collaboration and fun. Each year we meet with all the team members and their guests during our annual Christmas Parties, Santa visits and more.

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