Injection Molding Machine Lead

Premium Waters, Inc. is a growing company in a growing industry and is proud to offer an outstanding lineup of great-tasting, healthy, clean drinking water including: Chippewa Springs, Glacier Clear, Glenwood-Inglewood Spring Water, Kandiyohi Premium Water, Nature’s Crystal Spring Water, Nicolet Natural Water and Water Joe. Whether it is through one of our popular brands of water or our private label services, we are committed to providing the highest quality product and becoming the number one bottle water company in the industry. There are several defining qualities that filter through the individuals, teams, departments and locations that represent Premium Waters. These shared values and practices connect us and help make Premium Waters a great place to work. The Injection Molding Lead will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) overseeing the full operation of this department. The lead will have ownership of the department maintenance program including scheduled PM, troubleshooting and resolving issues as each arises. Must have solid leadership, coaching and training skills. THERE IS NO SET SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION AND WORK HOURS WILL VARY, FLEXIBILAIBLITY IS REQUIRED . GMP & PPE Required While on the production floor in the plant, you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety. Essential Job Duties: Demonstrate root-cause problem solving to identify and perform equipment repairs and improvements Resolve injection molding mechanical and electrical issues Participate in special projects on equipment upgrades, installations and mold changeovers Plan, lead and execute preventative maintenance efforts to minimize equipment downtime Provide direction and coaching to Husky staff, including training of new hire husky operator Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and one point lessons. Unload raw materials and stage in proper area Stages preforms and supplies for each PET line in designated area Monitor and inspect the husky machine, document any issues or concerns on end of day shift report Perform and oversee daily required Presage quality checks throughout shift Communicate with Production Supervisor or lead of any problems, product issues, etc. Follows standard operating procedures for all operations Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area at all times Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Must have at least 2 years in a manufacturing lead role 2 years of forklift experience and must be able to operate pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, scanner and radio frequency equipment 2 years of injection molding experience Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed and 12 hours shifts Ability to field after hours calls in support of Husky injection molding machines Basic reading, writing, and math skills Functional Knowledge Excel, Word, and any inventory management software programs Some manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer preferred but not required Prior knowledge of GMP's, sanitation standards and FDA requirements is helpfulDescription

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