Process Leader

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General Function:

Reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in carrying out his/her duties. Manage and delegate responsibilities to all setup personnel. Motivate and develop subordinates to the highest level of their capabilities.

Safety:

Our first and foremost priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all staff. Your role to this end is critical. Ensure that all personnel understand and comply with our Health and Safety Polices and Legislated Occupational Health and Safety Standards

Quality:

Quality is everyone’s responsibility. Know your part in the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System.

Productivity:

Ensure productivity of department in conjunction with Shift Leader(s).

Purchasing:

Follow documented procedures and spending limits

Specific Duties:

• Developing and optimizing plastic and robotic extraction processes and documenting Moulding Data Records and Cell Layouts in master part file
• Developing / enhancing the capability of all set-up and processing staff
• Administering the training program for new set-up technicians including maintaining and updating Set-up Training Manual to reflect current equipment and best practices
• Evaluating the performance of set-up technicians, grading their capability, participating in annual and probationary performance appraisals and disciplinary action as required
• Managing the priorities of the set-up department in conjunction with Shift Leader(s) and Plant Manager
• Coordinating, completing, and documenting all new part trial production runs (including Moulding Data Records and SR&ED required documents)
• Participating in equipment Pre-Start Health and Safety reviews evaluating safety and lockout procedures
• Ensure set-up personnel have the necessary resources to complete their work safety and efficiently
• Troubleshooting processes where other set-up technicians are having difficulty
• Evaluating and documenting all process changes and ensuring there is no negative dimensional or cosmetic impact
• Updating Bills of Materials to reflect production reality and explain reasoning to management as required
• Participating in Non-Conformance, Scrap, Continuous Improvement, and Regrind Management meetings
• Working with sales team to develop target production cycles, tonnages, tooling strategies, shrinkage rates, auxiliary equipment, etc. to support new program development
• Evaluating the production processes of part first trials and provide suggestions to achieve dimensional and productivity goals
• Answering Machine Alarms as required
• Developing departmental “lean” projects and implementing our 6S program
• Ensuring all company procedures are being adhered to
• Performing incident investigations on all set-up related issues
• Other duties as assigned by President, VP Operations, VP Sales, or Plant Manger

Process Leader - Basic Requirements

Must have/know the following:

· Lift Truck Certificate (in house)

· Crane Certificate (in house)

· Quality Assurance – ISO Training (in house)

· Lockout Training (in house)

· Fire Extinguisher Training (in house)

· WHMIS Training

· Effective Supervision

· Accident Investigation

· 3 years as a set up technician

· Working knowledge of CAD, mold flow analysis, gate, and texturing

· Knowledge of tool design (mechanical and electrical)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person