• Monitor and manage the work assignments and personnel for the Tool Room and Plastic Manufacturing Engineering department.

• Monitor and manage the inventory of the Tool Room, including perishable tooling, mold and die components, operating supplies, and capital expenditures.

• Monitor and assist with the establishment of tool samples and design experiments for new and existing molds.

• Coordinate and manage the tooling demands and requirements for the manufacturing facility and support the molding operations.

• Coordinate and implement standard processes for tooling, molding, and process controls between company molding locations.

• Manage tooling and piece part cost estimates for the company along with external vendor(s).

• Collaborate with staff to determine whether tooling should be manufactured in-house or procured from outside vendor(s).

• Lead project management of work taking place at outside vendors.

• Creates and executes technical department plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Keeps Factory management well informed of status of factory machines and serves as liaison between Technic staff and factory management.

• Apply creative knowledge for improving machines lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks.

• Manages technical resources within budget and schedule.

Communication

• Facilitates team meetings effectively.

• Holds regular status meetings with technical team.

• Keeps technical team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.

• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Leadership

• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.

• Manages the technic team by ensuring that tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests when possible.

• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.

• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.

• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Teamwork

• Facilitates effective team interaction.

• Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.

• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.

• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.

Client Management (departmental relationship)

• Manages client interaction and expectations regarding technical efforts.

• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions.

• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, systems and objectives.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors technic staff through formal and informal channels.

• Seeks and participates in personal development opportunities above and beyond training required by us.

• Trains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs.

• Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company.

• Challenges fellow innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.

Internal Operations

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.

• Leads internal teams/task forces.

• Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.

• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Job Skills & Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Tool/Design Engineering Desired.

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing experience.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Operations) with emphasis in Plastic Injection Molding.

• 10 years’ experience with 5 years or more experience managing plastics molding department(s) and/or tool room(s).

• Strong management and leadership skills

How to Apply

Submit your application via email: tradingcompany@ethiojobs.net