Job Summary:

A hands-on position that has full responsibility for growing the Plating Department to ensure safety, on-time delivery, quality and customer satisfaction. The primary function is to coordinate the activities of personnel and processes required for quality control of the plating process.

Oversees and coordinates the activities of the plating team to ensure the department operates efficiently. Implements and enforces quality standards, processes, and controls. Responsible for ensuring all plating operations comply with company policies and procedures.

Reports To: Site Manager

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 1:00 9.m. to 9:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Some overtime/Saturday work may be required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Supervises manufacturing standards including equipment capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and records, routing and cycle times.
• Drive overall production performance and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate manufacturing with Sales, Production Manager, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Shipping and other departments, including vendors.
• Coordinates with sister location to manage capacity availability, lead times and status of current purchase orders
• Ensure proper training is provided to plating staff in departmental processes, procedures, methods, and specifications.
• Manage training, and development of plating staff.
• Coordinate and manage plating supply chain and inventory of products needed to ensure timely production.
• Make decisions regarding workflow throughout the day to ensure daily operational objectives are met.
• Assesses, analyzes and resolves issues in the plating process to ensure optimal performance and quality
• Ensures proper training is provided to personnel in department procedures, methods, and specifications.
• Maintains authority over plating personnel; maintains discipline and consults with personnel as necessary.
• Performs evaluations of personnel work proficiency, attendance, and adherence to company work rules and policies.
• Comply with Company policy and procedures on Quality Assurance as well as Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Company.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Associate degree in a technical discipline or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience and/or training in a regulated industry; previous experience in a manufacturing or machining environment preferred; background in similar industry preferred; knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements preferred
• NACE level 1 or 2 preferred but not required

Abilities:

• Able to be alert in a high-risk environment
• Able to read, understand, interpret and follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Able to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot Plating process
• Must be able to perform complex level of mathematical operations.
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Intermediate level computer skills to include MS Office applications; able to perform accurate data entry operations.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision
• Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to work a shift schedule
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to safely utilize and wear PPE, such as dust mask, steel toe footwear, safety glasses.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.