Job Description

About Sika 

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position : 

Responsible for effectively operating assigned shift while meeting company goals for safety, quality, delivery and cost. This particular open position is for a 12-hour shift in injection molding.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain a presence on the shop floor at least 90% of the time
• Ensure that plant safety rules are enforced
• Ensure that union contract and policies are enforced
• Work with materials and Quality to ensure delivery and quality requirements are achieved
• Ensure existing manufacturing processes are being followed:
  • Start-up and shut-down procedures
  • First and last piece inspection
  • Hourly quality checks
  • 5 S practices
  • Safety devices in use and procedures followed
  • SAP labeling process
• Meeting assigned financial goals and budgets
• Effectively managing shop floor, manufacturing operations including:
  • Accurate reporting of production, scrap and labor in SAP
  • Timely shift start-up and shutdown
  • Adherence to production schedule: priorities and run rate
  • Training, development and motivation of shop floor personnel
• Support local end users for knowledge gaps and overall digital process strength. 
• Perform and support testing for new projects, change requests, upgrades, etc. 
• Create incident tickets as needed for any technical issues.
• Continuously update training materials, testing information and process documentation. 
• Participate with CPR for regional/global collaboration. 

Qualifications

• • • High school education required; some college coursework preferred
    • Must be a detail oriented problem solver, able to work and think independently
    • Minimum three years previous supervisory experience, or equivalent
    • Must be dependable and highly organized
    • Must have strong oral and written communication skills
    • Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization, including management

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match

• Bonuses

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Life Insurance 

• Disability Insurance 

• Paid time off, Paid holidays 

• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time 

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

• Education Assistance 

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility. 

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Job Tags

Similar Jobs