Solidify Manufacturing

Job Summary: This Operations Manager role is responsible for the operating profitability and performance of a world class GMP/GDP food facility and team. This role will execute day-to-day site operations to ensure short and long term strategies and tactics critical to operational success are met. Job titles reporting to the Operations Manager: Shipping/Receiving Manager, Tooling Manager, A/B/C/D Shift Operations Supervisors and Industrial Engineering. Essential Functions: Servant Leadership. Translates strategic plans to tactics effectively executing the business plans and growth projections. Directs and coordinates activities of the assigned manufacturing facility through Supervisors and Team Leads to meet or exceed customer's timeline, quality requirements and budgetary constraints. Development and communication of clear, concise and measurable SQDIC performance metrics through Tier Accountability to assure performance and bottom up communication. Promote safety and ensure teams compliance with all safety and environmental rules, policies and procedures. Implement and lead the Lean Culture within the plant to maximize employee contributions and drive improvements in product quality and process efficiency with continuous yield improvements Generate operating rhythm and drive communication and recognition at all levels across all shifts to be consistent with the business strategy Work with individuals at all levels of the organization to motivate for results Support development of team oriented approaches to problem solving and implement processes to enable Consistently seeking to establish a high performing team aligned with Solidify values. Serves as a leader in the facility for the safety program in order to promote safe and healthy work conditions and ensure compliance with safety/GMP and GDP regulations. Assist Senior Leadership in strategic planning such as establishing budgets, capital expenditures, business plans and expansion capabilities. Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Related field with 10+ years in plant/operations management with at least 5 years in a plastics manutacturing environment. Plastics experience must include either injection molding or blow molding. Lean manufacturing experience Demonstrated experience driving Operational Excellence, Lean tools, best practices and continuous improvement Experience supporting a team in a 24/7 shop leadership position Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP/MRP software (Epicor) Experience in technical training programs and development of technical employees Strong computer skills, to include Excel and Word Can drive continuous improvement and problem solving culture. Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (preferred), with solid statistical analysis and problem solving expertise. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Experience: Plastics blow molding: 5 years (Preferred) Plastics injection molding: 5 years (Preferred) Plant management: 10 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Rogers, MN 55374 (Required)

Apprentice Setup Technician Job description: We are an industry leader in high volume thermoplastic production and manufacturing - and we're growing. We're looking for a weekend injection molding Apprentice Set-Up Technician to join our family! Full-time - 42 hours per week (includes paid over time) C Shift (Thursday 12PM-6PM & Friday - Sunday 6AM-6PM) The goal of the Apprentice Setup Technician program is to provide a progression opportunity and training in the role of a Setup Technician for candidates and an evaluation of a candidate's ability in the Setup Technician role for Solidify. The apprentice duration is considered a twelve-month engagement which will consist of (as applicable/available): School or course instruction (Paulson training, Community College, etc). Partner with an existing technician for completion of the appropriate training guides. On the job training and time in the role. At the end of the twelve-month time period a formal recommendation from the trainer and Operations Leadership staff will be made to promote the candidate full time to Setup Tech or return to their previous and/or comparable position. Our company reserves the right to promote or return an individual to their previous position (assuming current good standing) at any time throughout the process based on an individual's capabilities or solely on the discretion of the Operations Director. Essential Functions at End of Program: Successful completion of the appropriate checklist and training guides assigned Independently perform daily setups, startups, shut downs, pulls and end of run, line clearance of machines, related equipment and materials on IMM (injection molding machines) or BMM (blow molding machines) Remove, clean, document, store and install tooling per process Read and understand Setup Instructions, Cycle Sheets, Work Instructions and other processes Demonstrate general key points and operation of BMM/IMM (machine screens, settings, safety features, etc) Demonstrate general key points and operation of BMM/IMM auxiliary equipment Completion of overhead crane and forklift certification Demonstrate beginner level knowledge to troubleshoot and course correct production processes that are not meeting output expectations Demonstrate general understanding of various materials and how to identify items referenced in setup sheet Maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment, walkways, etc Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required To Be Considered for a Candidate: Demonstrated processing or mechanical experience Preferred High School diploma/GED Preferred Minimum of one (1) year in a manufacturing environment Ability to do basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions and decimals) Able to become familiar with many types of resins Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead cranes Ability to promote and maintain a safe work environment Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial Indicators and computers Mechanically inclined Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 40 pounds Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing-pulling, and reaching throughout the entire shift. What's in it for you? Direct hire (no temp/contract) Weekly pay every Friday 2 weeks paid vacation (start earning on 1st paycheck) 10 paid holidays available immediately (no wait period) Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k & more) Automatic EMPLOYER 401(k) contribution Company paid short term and long-term disability $120 annual Red Wing footwear allowance Quarterly bonus opportunity Voluntary over time available Long-term career growth Clean, friendly, and temp controlled work environment