At IRIS USA Inc., we have always aimed to enhance how people organize their lives, making us a leader in the organization industry. Our breakthrough came in 1994 when we introduced clear plastic storage solutions, by growing domestic home storage manufacturing through robotic automation into Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Since then, we have expanded our range to include small appliances, pet products, home goods, and RTA furniture, catering to a wide array of customer needs. Celebrating sixty years as a global brand, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Our success stems not just from our products, but from our commitment to building lasting relationships with our customers, offering solutions that simplify and organize life in homes, offices, and beyond. 

 SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates technical automated manufacturing related activities that support the Company’s strategic goals and objectives, including such activities as: automation fixture design, automation fixture repair and maintenance, training molding employees on operation of automation fixtures, coaching employees on automation fixtures, implementing safety features and safety training for automation fixtures. 

 Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Meet daily with Facility & Technical Production Manager to establish daily objectives.
• Conduct daily automation inspections
• Maintain a safe work environment and organized facility.
• Monitor automation conditions and perform maintenance duties as required.
• Monitor Efficiencies, recommend and take corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor automation equipment efficiencies and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor and maintain P/M stated goal.
• Work with and coach Machine Leads in the area of using automation on a regular basis.
• Work with and coach Techs in the area of using automation on a regular basis.
• Keeps accurate logs of any and all automation repair and modification.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma a must, associate’s degree preferred in a technical related field.
• Two to 3 years’ previous experience as a Supervisor or Lead person in the plastic industry.

Skill in:

• Good oral, written and presentation skills, including documenting a developing good system tools.
• Able to direct, lead and coach small groups of employees.
• Good computer skills. Previous experience with word, excel, access, and PowerPoint.

Ability to

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive tasks. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. The employee may regularly be required to perform forceful use of hands, wrist and forearms. Employee's vision must be correctable to 20/20 depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, nontoxic plastic odor, moderate noise, and seasonal uncontrolled heat or cold.