Injection Mold Tooling Supervisor - Relocation Available

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Shift: 6:00AM - 2:00PM

• **Offering Relocation

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• Medical, dental and vision options

• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA

• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves

• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions

• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)

• Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service

• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

The Tooling Lead will plan, organize and manage Tool Shop operations, ensuring all injection molding tools are properly maintained, stored and repaired as needed to meet operational objectives. This individual is also accountable for developing and documenting Injection Molding production processes.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that injection molding tooling is available as needed for production.

• Develop, implement, maintain and document injection molding tooling review for the purpose of conducting preventative maintenance.

• Review tooling production results for the purpose of recommending tooling modifications and/or tooling replacement.

• Schedule Tool Room employees to support production requirements and make recommendations for contracting outside work based upon workload of the department.

• Monitor Tool Room processes to ensure tooling is in optimal condition.

• Inform management of issues and situations that could have a negative impact on production.

• Support non-injection molding departments: OMV, Print, Kits, etc. as needed.

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area in both the Tool Room at 6 Stuart Road and the satellite Tool Room at 9 Stuart Road.

• Ensure that all tools are stored in an organized and safe manner.

• Maintain an up-to-date tooling inventory for all injection molding tools.

• Coordinate with engineering regarding tooling design recommendations, outside repairs and modifications.

• Support and schedule other WNA plant tooling repairs as required.

• Provide guidance and train staff on technical issues as required.

• Review products performing below standard to determine cause and make recommendations for correcting performance.

• Ensure areas of responsibility are supported so that assigned functions can be fulfilled.

• Understand and enforce the company’s policies and procedures.

• Other tasks as required or as assigned by Management.

• Journeyman Mold Maker or Mold Maker with 5+ years' experience building molds.

• 5+ years of experience in the field of thin-wall Injection Molding Tooling preferred

• Experience in a leadership position

• Solid computer skills including MS Office, timekeeping systems and SmartSheets

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal

**Benefits

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With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

**Community Engagement

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At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

**Training and Development

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We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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You should be proficient in:

• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine

Salary info:

$38.46 - $45.67 / hr