Chrome Plating Manager

With over 30 years of industry experience and a footprint spanning 10 United States locations, Creative Liquid Coatings is a powerhouse in integrated manufacturing. We bridge the gap between complex plastic injection molding and world-class automated finishing, utilizing a fleet of over 150 machines ranging from 85 to 5,000 tons. Our versatile paint lines accommodate a wide range of component sizes, providing a seamless, end-to-end production solution that combines massive scale with precision engineering for the most demanding industrial applications.ROLEManage the overall plating process, including chemicals, rack design and maintenance, equipment control, process, production, waste water and maintenance.MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES· Analyze performance of the plating process and troubleshoot problems associated with it.· Manage process to achieve customer and/or company cost, quality, and delivery objectives.· Assign jobs to supervisors, team leaders; monitor performance.· Train supervisors, team leaders and/or team members, as appropriate.· Communicate specifications, blueprints, and job orders to supervisors, team leaders, and/or team members as appropriate.· Provide plating information for all new job quotes.· Ensure team members follow work instructions.· Establish and/or adjust work instructions to meet quality standards or engineering changes.· Make recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance, cost savings, and quality of work.· Suggest changes in work conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of plant floor, department or team members.· Analyze and solve problems.· Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.· Work with other department managers to coordinate activities.· Communicate information between departments and shifts.· Report machine and equipment malfunctions or needed changes to equipment to maintenance team.· Interface with customers. · Assist in troubleshooting and root causing customer issues and rejections. · Assist in completion of CAR's and appropriate paperwork for customers. · Responsible for review of production and process shift reports. · Review of wet lab analysis and quality performance testing. · Assist in scrap reduction. · Ensure department follows through with material standards. · Enforce a safe work environment. · Must be actively involved in program launches. · Conduct housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.· Observe and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations associated with this job.· Aid in identifying training needs for supervisors, team leaders, and/or team members as appropriate. · Attend/participate in all scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position· Other duties as assigned.