Position Overview
We’re seeking a seasoned professional to oversee and enhance our plastic molding operations within a fast-paced, technical manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as the go-to expert for molding processes, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term performance improvements.

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Key Areas of Responsibility

Technical Leadership & Process Optimization

• Oversee daily performance of molding machinery and associated systems to ensure smooth operations

• Serve as the lead technical authority for injection and/or blow molding technologies

• Quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex molding issues to minimize downtime and maximize production

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving system reliability, process consistency, and product quality

• Analyze cycle times and fine-tune process settings to boost throughput and minimize waste

• Lead skill-building efforts to strengthen operator knowledge and technical confidence

Production & Maintenance Collaboration

• Partner with production teams to identify and resolve molding challenges promptly

• Provide direct support during mold changes, machine setups, and validation runs

• Establish and implement effective preventative and predictive maintenance strategies

• Support Maintenance in ensuring timely completion of all service tasks, covering both extrusion systems and supporting components

• Maintain strong relationships with OEMs to resolve equipment and process issues efficiently

• Develop training content to document and share solutions for recurring equipment or process problems

Quality & Compliance Support

• Collaborate closely with Quality teams to investigate product defects and apply corrective actions

• Help reduce material degradation through process improvements, optimized maintenance schedules, and documented standard operating procedures

• Conduct root cause analyses and support regulatory or compliance efforts as needed

Project & Team Leadership

• Mentor process technicians and operators to build a highly capable manufacturing team

• Conduct routine checks on automated equipment to ensure high-performance standards are maintained

• Offer technical insight to capital planning and quoting teams on equipment selection and installation for assigned production cells

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or a related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 8 years in a hands-on role involving injection and/or blow molding processes and tooling

Technical Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of molding equipment operations, troubleshooting, and setup

• Practical experience working with PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems

• Skilled in diagnosing issues involving sensors, motion systems, and robotics integration

• Capable of interpreting and troubleshooting from electrical schematics

• Knowledgeable in various thermoplastics (e.g., HDPE, PET, PP) and how material behavior impacts processing

• Comfortable applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methods

• Experienced in mold design, process qualification, and cycle optimization

Preferred Attributes

• Lean Six Sigma certification(s)

• Familiarity with ERP platforms and digital manufacturing tools

• Understanding of regulatory standards in the medical, food, or consumer packaging sectors

Contact: Ian Godfrey
igodfrey@hotrun.net
Cell: 416-417-7959

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