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TWO RIVERS OPENINGS

We are proud of the safe and clean work environment provided at each of our facilities. Ironwood Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance filling out the application, please call 906-932-7508.

This position is located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Want to be a part of a world class injection molding company? 

Enjoy working in an environment where respect, trust, good communication, teamwork and excellence is valued and where everyone is learning and involved?

Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!

WHO WE ARE:

Ironwood Plastics, a division of CTB Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations.  We are proud to be IATF16949 certified.  Our success and top market share comes from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry.  Ironwood is a family-oriented company and has a long history going back 44 years.  And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!

Our Vision:  Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®

WHAT WE OFFER:

Exciting innovative, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules.

  • Challenging and progressive career development
  • Competitive salaries – this position comes with paid training and increases as you learn
  • Immediate participation in 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package with eligibility 30 days after you start
  • Best practice PTO policies and 10 paid holidays
  • Open communication

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Production Process Technician ensures that production jobs are running at the highest efficiencies possible using the best processing methods available. They work closely with all other team members to quickly and thoroughly resolve production issues using solid root cause analysis tools and techniques to troubleshoot. They apply corrective actions that will eliminate repeatability of problems. They install, perform start-up/commissioning, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of industrial monitoring, metering, controlling and signaling devices used in the production of plastic parts

ACCOUNTABILITIES IN THE ROLE:

  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed to support customer requirements.
  • Participates in daily schedule change decisions and provide necessary support.
  • Ensures production is running at set BOM standards for cycle times, scrap and efficiency
  • Ensure most robust processes are created and set for all jobs.
  • Utilize strong problem-solving skills to completely determine root cause of issues.
  • Apply permanent and robust changes to eliminate root cause of problems.
  • Maintains, evaluates, and improves standard manufacturing and Process methods.
  • Provides technical assistance to the team in relation to process parameters and standard manufacturing methods, work instructions and processing.
  • Ensure use of only optimized processes
  • Perform tool set and pull by following guidelines in setup fill
  • Capable of trouble shooting EOAT/robotics problems
  • Any other duties that may be necessary to accomplish the goals of this position or goals of the company

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years minimum experience in processing
  • Able to use Microsoft products (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel) .  Able to effectively use company ERP system (IQMS) in areas that pertain to your responsibilities. 
  • Must be able to perform tool sets. 
  • Basic trouble shooting skills for processing and robotics. 
  • Understanding of Cavity Pressure. Able to Interpret and report graphs from the molding machines. 
  • Must be able to write work instructions. 
  • Basic tooling knowledge.  
  • Systematic Molding with a minimum score 80%

REPORTS TO:  Production Manager – Two Rivers

CORE HOURS: This will be an afternoon shift position, hours are from 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm.

DIRECT REPORTS:  There are no direct reports.

TRAVEL:  None

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?  CONTACT US TODAY!

How to Apply:

If you are qualified for this position, please submit a complete resume to Maureen Raynier by Friday April 7, 2023

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.  All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Click Apply Here to access our Online Application. Please UPLOAD your completed application, resume and other application documents provided in the area noted on the application page.

Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.

Have other questions?  Contact Us!

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This position is located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin

No Experience Necessary!

Steady and Consistent Schedule!

Never Work Holidays!

NEW Starting Wages!

Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!

Want to be a part of a world class injection molding company?  Enjoy working in an environment where respect, trust, good communication, teamwork and excellence is valued and where everyone is learning and involved?

WHO WE ARE:

Ironwood Plastics, a division of CTB Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations.  We are proud to be IATF16949 certified.  Our success and top market share comes from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry.  Ironwood is a family-oriented company and has a long history going back 42 years.  And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!

Our Vision:  Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®

WHAT WE OFFER:

Exciting innovative, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules.

  • Challenging and progressive career development
  • Competitive salaries – this position comes with paid training and increases as you learn
  • Immediate participation in 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package with eligibility 30 days after you start
  • Best practice PTO policies and 10 paid holidays
  • Open communication

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Entry Level Product Inspectors will learn to run machines, visually and dimensionally inspect product, package product and problem solve.  Each level of Product Inspector requires a higher level of understanding of these skills

ACCOUNTABILITIES IN THE ROLE:

  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.  All Quality Systems procedures and work instructions are consistently followed.
  • Visual Inspection of parts
  • Operate Presses in semi-operation mode
  • Ensure machines are cycling properly at the lowest possible cycle time.
  • Ensure materials needed at the press are stocked (Raw material, boxes, inserts, etc.), especially at shift change, without overstocking.
  • Clean up of work areas
  • Ensure that support personnel are notified of problems/questions
  • Communicate all problems to on-coming personnel
  • Maintain job documentation
  • Dimensional checking of parts
  • Ensure proper inventory of parts (perform shift counts, minimize overruns)
  • Quick response to Machine Alarms/Repair
  • Assist other shift personnel as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent.
  • Clear Penmanship
  • Good vision to spot defects
  • Good Hand to Eye Coordination/Dexterity
  • The training process is challenging and requires the ability to learn new skills
  • Able to use Microsoft products (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel).  Able to effectively use company ERP system (IQMS) in areas that pertain to your responsibilities. 

REPORTS TO: 

Production Team Leader

CORE HOURS:

  Ironwood Plastics offers three shifts, one to suit anyone’s needs! 

·        Day Shift (Monday – Fridays) 6:45 am to 3:15 pm ALL POSITIONS FILLED

·        Afternoon Shift (Monday – Fridays) 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm ($1.50/hr shift premium offered) ALL POSITIONS FILLED

·        Night Shift (Sundays – Thursdays)10:45 pm to 7:15 am ($2.00/hr shift premium offered) ALL POSITIONS FILLED

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

All shifts run Monday through Friday.  You receive a 30 minute unpaid lunch and a 10 minute paid break.

DIRECT REPORTS:

There are no direct reports.

TRAVEL:

None

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.  All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Click Apply Here to access our Online Application. Please UPLOAD your completed application, resume and other application documents provided in the area noted on the application page.

Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.

Have other questions?  Contact Us!

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Iot be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This role is in Ironwood, Michigan. 

Who We Are:

Ironwood Plastics, a division of CTB, Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations.  We are proud to be ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified.  Our success and top market share come from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry.  Ironwood is a family-oriented company and a long history going back 43 years. We take pride in serving the automotive, electronics, industrial, medical, and military industries.  And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!

Our Vision: Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®

What You’ll Do:

As the Vice President & General Manager, you will research, develop, lead, and execute the Division’s strategies to drive short and long-term organization goals for profitable business growth and global brand value. 

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

  • Interfaces with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and lead short and long-term strategies that drive the Division’s success.
  • Explores new product opportunities and develops/leads short and long-term market strategies to expand the global reach and achieve long-term business objectives
  • Develops and manages direct Sales and Operational Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that continuous enhancement of products, quality, delivery, and cost containment objectives are met.
  • You will champion change management initiatives targeted towards the Mission, Vision, and Values, while engaging, developing, mentoring, and leading individual contributors to higher levels of performance.
  • You will participate and provide business and financial analysis on trends, opportunities, and overall Divisional direction to continually move the organization forward.

Position Requirements:

  • Education: A BS degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field; with proven leadership and management expertise.
  • Experience: 7+ years of progressive senior business and leadership experience within a mid- to large size manufacturing organization, selling industrial products directly or through channel sales.  Prefer background in injection molding, including acquiring, manufacturing and/or maintenance of tooling, and sourcing / maintaining supplies of appropriate / specified resins.  Exposure to and experience working with Engineering is critical.  Experience in or with automotive and/or automotive components industries helpful, as is with the industrial, military and/or medical device fields
  • Functional Skills:  Excellent strategic, organizational planning and executing skills; strong analytical skills with financial planning/cost containment experience; experience in formulizing and leading Key Performance Indicators and contingency plans that will drive the business is also important.  Strong experience in costing and product pricing required.  Strong sales and contract negotiation skills also important.
  • Technology Aptitude/Skills: Excellent Microsoft Office Skillset; ability to learn and use ERP and other in-house developed data systems is required. IQMS experience highly preferred.
  • Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; will interact with key customers, dealers, opinion leaders, as well as all levels of the organization to lead and facilitate a vision.
  • Leadership/Behaviors: Excellent people management and development skills.  Natural curiosity to learn the business – what is working and where enhancements can help the company to grow. Understands the art of change management, getting buy-in, and leading with a connected vision.  Collaborative, supportive, humble, and genuine leader, who is highly organized, credible, accountable, who can also take reasonable risks and make sound business decisions.  Uses a calm, goal-oriented, compassionate communication approach, yet is highly driven and results-oriented.  Possesses a strength in interpreting large amounts of data, making strategic assumptions, and creating a solid business case on new initiatives is also important.  Strong ability to influence key decision makers and yet listen and learn from a diverse group of people is also key.  Can be innovative, and able to step outside of the box and propose new solutions, while also being compliance-oriented and self-directed.  Flexibility and adaptability are also important. 
  • Culture Match Behaviors:  Professional in appearance, customer-focused, intuitive thinker who can take a vision and facilitate a plan of execution.

Other Important Information:     

Salary:  Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Reports To:  CTB Chairman and CEO                                                                                                                    

Core Hours:  7:00am – 5:00pm (schedule can be flexible; will work approx. 9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week:  M-F; some weekends required (when applicable); 45-50 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: 

Travel:   Approximately 30%                                                                                                                                   

 

If you are qualified for this position, please submit a complete resume to Theresa Turula at theresa.turula@ironwood.com

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.  All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Have a Question – Ask Maureen

Human Resource Coordinator

E maureen.raynier@ironwood.com

COMPANY CULTURE

At Ironwood Plastics, we’re more than just a team, we’re family. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and quality products, and that is reflected in our culture. From celebrating a job well done, to celebrating an anniversary milestone, and even partaking in donation drives for local charities, our teams embody the Ironwood spirit.

SEE WHAT TWO RIVERS, WI HAS TO OFFER

Defined by its five miles of Lake Michigan coastline, Two Rivers is the perfect place to work and play. Adventure is always calling with miles upon miles of bike and hiking trails, a shipwreck trail, and even a trail of art gems you’d never expect to find, which makes the area slogan “coast for a while” a perfect fit. Lake Michigan provides options for boating and fishing and ice activities in the wintertime. Those looking for shopping, dining, museums and historical landmarks can visit the downtown area. The city is connected to Manitowoc, WI by the seven-mile Mariners Trail that parallels the Lake Michigan shoreline the two cities share.

For more information on everything there is to do in Two Rivers, click here.

CTB, Inc.

Ironwood Plastics, Inc. is a subsidiary of CTB, Inc.
CTB, INC. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of solutions used by its customers primarily for preserving grain; for raising pigs and poultry to harvest meat and eggs; and for processing poultry, fish and other foods.

www.ctbinc.com