Who We Are
Since 1957, Krest Products has crafted the professional combs trusted by barbers and stylists worldwide. Every comb is injection-molded, finished, and packaged in our 40-person, family owned plant in Leominster, MA. We prize craftsmanship, quick-turn private-label work, and a zero-compromise safety culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Medical, & Dental insurance 33% employer paid family
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tight-knit, family environment where your ideas matter
The Impact You’ll Make
You’ll steer all day-to-day floor operations—keeping comb-molding lines running safely and efficiently, upholding rigorous quality standards, and leading a 10-person crew in a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Daily Actions
- Open/close the factory; start/stop compressors, dryers, water tower, and molding presses
- Verify attendance, assign crew, and perform 7-step molding machine startups with hourly QC checks
- Stage molds/materials, mix colors, change molds, and run just-in-time private-label orders
- Book finished combs into inventory, palletize, and ship customer orders
- Rapid-response troubleshooting to eliminate downtime and safety risks
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead People
- Supervise, coach, and schedule full-time, temp, and lead operators
- Onboard and train new hires in processes, equipment, and safety
- Resolve conflicts and foster a respectful, high-performance culture
- Maintain accurate attendance and training records
Run Production
- Review shop orders for accuracy; meet daily/weekly output targets
- Monitor schedules to ensure on-time order completion
- Perform root-cause analysis on errors and implement corrective actions
Quality & Safety
- Enforce product specs through regular in-process inspections
- Drive zero-defect mindset; escalate and contain any non-conformances
- Champion OSHA and company safety policies; conduct toolbox talks
Equipment & Process
- Oversee preventive maintenance for presses and support equipment
- Troubleshoot molding processes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electronics
- Document maintenance and repairs; identify improvement and cost-reduction opportunities
- Apply lean / 5S principles to boost OEE and reduce scrap
What We’re Looking For
5 + yrs hands-on injection-molding (setup & maintenance)
Working knowledge of hydraulics, light mechanical, and basic electronics
Active forklift Certification & ability to lift 50 lb
Ready to Keep the World’s Best Combs Flowing? Join a family-run business where your leadership drives real results. Great team and hands-on impact every day