Injection Molding Supervisor- 3rd Shift

$2,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (Direct Hire)

Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of portable fans and heaters, is seeking a Plastic Injection Molding Supervisor to work 3rd shift at our Fort Worth, Texas location.

The Plastic Injection Molding Supervisor is responsible for front-line leadership in day-to-day operations of a designated production team to include safety, quality, efficiencies and meeting customer expectations. Provides overall direction to production floor employees in the areas of production, scheduling, performance management, training and other related areas striving to improve overall operational efficiencies.

Essential Functions:

Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives to all employees for Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance.

Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.

Works with operations team to ensure vacancies are covered for any planned/unplanned.

Establishes and monitors shift performance for safety, quality, and production standards.

Enters production data accurately into system in order to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production.

Updates communication boards to keep production floor team members informed about safety, quality and efficiency metrics. Leads employee start-up meetings

Works with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses. Implements cost effective systems around this as necessary.

Promotes shop floor organization, plant house-keeping with employees lean utilizing techniques such as 5S with shift personnel.

Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues; Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.

May conduct tool store inventory reviews to ensure proper tools and/or parts are available for use in the event they are needed.

Prepares and reviews employees worked hours for submission to payroll.

Competencies & Abilities

Injection Molding experience is a MUST

Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management preferred

3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus

Previous experience working in a Lean environment; Embraces continuous improvement

Self-directed team player

Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills

Flexibility to work multiple shifts

Excellent Communication

Strong Business Acumen

Certifications and Special Requirements

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

One to two years related experience

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

Be Bold:

Challenge the status quo

Courageously pursue the impossible

Reject mediocrity

Be Together

Work together for success

Drive trust and candor with each other

Prioritize "We" before "I"

Be A Leader

Lead with personal conviction

Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results

Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence

Be Accountable

Consistently deliver to our customers

Embrace commitments as a contract

Take pride in our actions

Be The Change

Demonstrate a passion to win

Make a difference at work in our communities

Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.