PLASTICS - TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

Dresden Industrial, 95 Erie St. South, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada Req #58

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.

Reporting to: Focus Factory Manager

Qualifications:

Education: Post-Secondary school certificate, diploma as Injection Mold Technician or equivalent plastic processing experience

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Experience with injection mold technology and design
• Experience with robotics, automation and controls
• Knowledge of de-couple molding and procedures is an asset

Skills:

• Employee motivation, strong leadership qualities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong troubleshooting and decision making skills
• Proficient in set up of injection mold process
• Proficient in automation controls and programming

Training: Training requirements and courses will be specified on the training matrix.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including but not limited to all requirements outlined in Sections 27 and 28
• Review, understand and enforce all policies and procedures in the Dresden Industrial Health and Safety Manual.
• Participate as required, during emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team.
• Participate as required in incident/ accident investigations

Quality Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality standards on all products and processes to ensure manufacturing with zero defect methodology
• Ensure quality alerts are adhered to by all employees
• Ensure that employees have received training from the appropriate personnel to reduce quality concerns
• Exercise compliance with Quality Management Systems when implementing and performing all company procedures
• Integrate environmental practices and commit to the continuous improvement of the EMS
• Exercise compliance with ISO 14001 standards

General Responsibilities:

• Installation of molds, process start up and shut down
• Oversee, troubleshoot and repair process issues with molding, automation and controls
• Responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Plastics division
• Ensure accuracy of process parameters to maximize efficiency and reduce operating costs
• Ensure adherence to the production schedule
• Direct supervision of hourly work force to maximize efficiency and reduce operating costs
• Ensure personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner, including disciplinary actions
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of all production reporting requirements
• Complete workplace inspections and process audits as required and corrective actions are implemented
• Meet or exceed all production, safety and quality goals through continuous improvement
• Foster a positive team environment and assist coworkers as required
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned by management.

KSR International Inc. is committed to providing an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank everyone for applying, however only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.