Plastics/Tooling Project Manager

THE PLASTEK GROUP is seeking a Plastics/Tooling Project Manager to join the team for its Manufacturing Division located in Hamlet, NC. The Plastek Group is a multi-national custom plastics injection molder of consumer packaging for large companies such Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Church & Dwight and many others. Plastek has good pay, great benefits, is safe and secure, has fantastic work environment, and is the 2020 Plastics Processor of the Year Award Winner! Check us out today and find out why more than 300 people in Hamlet have a great job at Plastek. To learn more about The Plastek Group, visit us at www.plastekgroup.com & on YouTube (search Plastek). Please note: A Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Plastics Engineering, Tooling, or a Mechanical field is required. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Project Manager manages and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are being accomplished within a defined time frame and budget. Works with new and existing tooling. Tests and qualifies prototype and production tooling. Provides aid to the design group including repairing and updating existing molds. Assist in the Development and evaluation QA / QC process systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews project proposals and/or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project. Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of the project and arranges for HR recruitment or assignment of project personnel. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Suggest methods, materials and tooling modifications per procedure. Sample and debug prototype and production tooling per procedure. Implementation of new molds, system improvement, and experimental designs. Interface with all departments (ie: Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, Package Development, Customer Service, General Management) and Plastek divisions as required. Analyzes production capabilities and standards. Statistical processes and capability studies Mold / process capabilities and qualifications Process development Design of experiments and testing techniques QUALIFICATIONS: Be detail Oriented Possess Strong Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills Ability to work well with others Possess good time management skills Able to take on Multiple Projects at one time and see through to completion Confidentiality is extremely important Self-Motivated and Self-Directed Problem Solving Abilities Ability to communicate complex information in a simple, employee-centric way Team Player REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years in related field Plastics Background Product Knowledge Basic Math (Algebra and Trigonometry) Working Knowledge of SAP Computer System Computer knowledge to include Lotus, Excel, Windows, Microsoft Office and Word processing. Benefits: The Plastek Group provides a generous benefits package, including Bonuses, Vacation, Medical, free Dental and Vision, 401(k), Disability & Life Ins. are available. This is an excellent career opportunity with a stable & growing company. Health insurance Free on-site nurses and Doctor Free dental Free vision Free short-term disability Free long-term disability Free life insurance 401K matching Personal Time Vacation Steel Toe reimbursement program Flexible spending account **Pay dependent upon qualifications and experience #INDLP Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Education: Associate (Required) Ability to Commute: Hamlet, NC 28345 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Hamlet, NC 28345: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person