POSITION SUMMARY: Shift supervisor is responsible for the effective management and leadership of all production and production support personnel for their respective shift. The shift supervisor must develop and maintain a staff that is focused on customer satisfaction, involved with the overall success of the organization, and continuously improves company performance in quality, price, and delivery. CORPORATE GOALS: Sanko Gosei Technologies USA Incorporated is a custom injection molding company that strives to: • Provide defect-free, cost efficient products to our customers in a timely manner. • Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees. • Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance. • Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality, and treat them in a manner to maintain good relations. • Maintain a union-free organization. • Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk. • Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate. • Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Trouble shoot and adjust molding parameters to maintain quality-maximum product output. • Lead a team to execute daily production tasks, work scheduling, training and maintaining the plant. • Perform problem solving to develop corrective actions and initiate continuous improvement. • Co-ordinate tooling, equipment availability, repair and maintenance. • Ensure safe work environment and cleanliness. • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. • Selection and development of production and support staff personnel. • Provide support to staff as required. • Verify new mold set-ups, start-ups and 1st piece approval. • Monitor employee attendance, evaluations and take necessary disciplinary actions as required. • Daily planning and coordination with the production manager to resolve any issues that would interfere with meeting quality and delivery requirements. • Accuracy of the daily shift reports. • Use Plex effectively. Placing product on hold, lot traceability, material adjustments and scrap tracking. • Document any tool or machine damage that would happen on your shift and send to Production Manager. • Complete Supervisor checklist daily. • Other assignments as designated by the Production Manager. QUALIFICATION: • Excellent mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of plastic injection molding equipment, thermoplastic resins and injection molds. • Knowledge of set-up and tear-down procedures of injection molds. • Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. • Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment to monitor quality. • Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures based on the ISO Standard. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Minimum of 5 years progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Microsoft Office – Excel, word. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May engage in frequent bending, squatting, pushing of part containers and should be able to lift up to 50 pounds. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Shift Supervisor reports to the Production Cell Manager.