Production Leader 2nd shift 1

As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.

Overview and Scope:

Direct and coordinate all activities related to the injection molding operations.

Assists Production Supervisor in coordinating activities in the Molding area and running presses where needed. (“working leader”).

Trains manufacturing personnel in proper Production methods

Specific Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Interpret company policies to workers and enforces all company safety and housekeeping policies, practices, and goals.

• Run all necessary computerized reports
• Interpret injection molding schedules and work orders and assigns duties
• Set up molding machines to run safely, quality products at optimum productivity
• Perform product changes (ID and resin type and color) on the machines
• Perform Quality Inspections and Quality measurements
• Perform nozzle filter cleaning and changes as needed

• Daily Objections are met.
• Assist with changeovers and start-up of Molding machines to improve output and ensure product meets customer requirements per job standard.
• Assist maintenance in trouble shooting the machines.

Competencies and Skills Needed:

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in English language
• Basic computer knowledge
• Good knowledge of manufacturing practices, especially in plastics injection molding
• Operate an industrial forklift
• Ability to supervise groups of people.
• Be able to defuse conflict
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and changes machine set-ups as necessary for best quality and cycle time performance.
• Provide and facilitate all the needs of the production operators for optimal performance
• Recommend measures and strive towards improving safety, quality, production methods, and equipment performance.

Analyze and assist production operators in solving work problems

• Review and prepare as needed daily production reports
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Train workers on how to safely perform their duties
• Be a role model in applying the NDS Core Values

Perform any other jobs as directed from time to time to perform the duties of

• Production workers
• Molding floor workers
• Pallet movers

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma

Experience: minimum one-year work experience in injection molding operations and manufacturing

Licenses/Certifications: Certified or certifiable to operate an industrial forklift

VISUAL ACUITY:

Visual acuity required for identifying defects during inspection and for reading machine, tool and written information.

Work Conditions:

• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to oils, cutting fluid, and solvents.
• Fast pace.
• High stress level.

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At NORMA Group, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome individuals with a wide range of skills and experiences to develop solutions that make a global impact. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard.

Contact for this position: Sol Feliz
Human Resources Business Partner

NDS, Inc.,
851 N Harvard,
Lindsay 93247