Production Specialist - 1st Shift

The role of this position is to supervise and coordinate activities of production workers in all production areas and other related duties
concerning the production of company goods.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustment of machines
• Reviews and prepares production schedules and allocates manpower for completion of job assignment
• Assign shift work assignments to Process Technicians, documenting all services such as mold changes, mold cleaning, and repairs during shift
• Follow company procedures to monitor scrap, standards, productivity, and machine utilization
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in resolving work problems
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Maintains time and production records
• Confers with other Supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments
• Occasionally performs activities of workers supervised
• Consult with maintenance personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products
• Ensure proper handover of production to following shift specialist
• Troubleshoot processes as needed
• Other duties may be required insuring that Diversity-Vuteq meets and exceeds our customer expectations and needs

Job Qualifications

Experience

• Two year college or technical school; 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven leadership experience required
• Previous production and Injection Molding experience required unless specifically waived by the Plant Manager based on work experience and demonstrated ability

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and motivate employees
• Ability to prioritize workday schedule
• Possess strong analytical skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of focus and professionalism
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Ability to lift and carry 30lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop frequently
• May be required to do overhead work frequently

Other

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two year college degree or technical school preferred
• Valid Driver's License