Plastic Injection Molding Manager at TriMas in Clinton Township, MI

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Position Summary: Owns the manufacturing client experience from the time the project is introduced to the manufacturing floor through final part or assembly shipment. Responsible for providing input to mold design to ensure successful sampling and production. Responsible for the overall success and development of Omega’s manufacturing operations team; this includes all resources utilized to develop repeatable processes, molded parts, and assemblies in a compliant, safe, productive, and profitable environment. Provides the strategic development and evolution of medical device manufacturing including development of volume production and assembly processes. Responsible for the profitability, quality, and timeliness of the manufacturing operations. This is accomplished through approximately 70% of daily on-the-floor interaction. Top accountabilities (no more than 3): On-time delivery of product Product quality/Compliance (Cost of Waste + Scrap) Gross margin performance of molding department Authority: Stop any activity that is considered in violation of company, regulatory or safety requirements Identify capital equipment needed to Plant Manager for approval Initiate training within approved budget and matrix requirements Initiate hiring/counseling/dismissal process with HR for both direct and indirect reports Direct and set hours for shift supervisors, process techs & engineers, mold setters, and warehouses lead to meet the schedule requirements Initiate a problem-solving process at the press Specific Responsibilities: Uphold and communicate the purpose, principles, and vision of the company. Safety and cleanliness of manufacturing work environment (compliant with state & federal requirements) Responsible for implementing the daily schedule, communicate unresolvable issues to Program Managers Ensure shift leads are hitting cycle times, reporting properly on good product, scrap and non-conforming product Direct Process Techs and Engineers for new samplings, technical consulting, problem resolution and schedule Escalate immediately to the Plant Manager on jobs that are not going to meet the committed daily schedule Responsible for training and leadership development of direct reports – includes staffing, recommendations, effective and timely training along with mid-year and annual reviews Initiate and complete required controlled documentation improvements to Work Order Instructions and/or Process improvements Responsible for direct report’s compliance for all batch history records for medical molding and assembly operations Direct daily team meetings to ensure alignment of schedule priorities and issue resolution Ensure that appropriate systems and structures are in place to produce, package and release acceptable medical device products in accordance with GMP, GDP, FDA and client requirements Coordinate with the Quality Manager and Quality Assurance Teams to ensure quality levels of product meet expectations Provide Engineering support of new projects (processes, protocols, work instructions etc.) Ensure Departmental compliance to QMS Train team on lean, 5s, and appropriate best-in-class manufacturing processes that adhere to FDA regulations and ISO13485 requirements to cultivate an environment of continuous improvement Optimize cycle time and efficiencies through the addition of cobots, automation and end-of-arm tooling. Other specified duties as required by the Plant Manager This position is onsite 5 days a week at our Clinton Township facility About Us TriMas Life Sciences is a global provider of precision injection-molded components and assemblies for the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and surgical markets. The company serves key industries, including medical, packaging, industrial and consumer goods, and through our trusted brands, we deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that support our customers from prototype to full-scale production. Our work enables life-saving technologies and products that improve pe