Manager, Production Engineering

Crown Beverage North America is searching for an Senior Production Engineer with Mechanical expertise to support the sixteen (16) North American manufacturing operations for the Beverage Division. This position will work closely with the manufacturing facilities to implement production and manage the 2-Piece aluminum beer and beverage can and end processes. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Ensure that safety remains a top priority
Continued support of new installations and plants until production efficiencies and goals are met
Developing scope of work, Identifying qualified contractors, soliciting bids to same and selecting the best qualified by cost and ability
Work with corporate purchasing requirements to request and receive purchase orders for equipment and suppliers
Support plants and personnel as required to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions and implement the same
Manage time and project costs to ensure on time completion within budget
Manager the lubricants, can washing, coatings, waste water treatments along with other processes in the Beverage operations
Develop job completion schedules and monitor their progress
Provide and coordinate appropriate training for plant personnel
Mentor and coach technical staff and engineers
Provide operational troubleshooting and problem solving
Coordinate new equipment installation and line trials
Coordinate and take part in manufacturing audits
Provide appropriate customer support

This position can be used as a career development path for senior level engineering or operations career paths in the Company. Requirements include the following:

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience along with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process environment
Experience in a rigid packaging (preferably aluminum) manufacturing environment would be ideal
This position requires the ability to manage a project as well as the ability to become involved in a "
Hands-on"
capacity. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time
This position also requires strong computer and design skills as well as a proven track record in managing major projects both individually and in a team environment
A certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing would be a plus
Also required are effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide, support and train plant electrical teams.
Strong skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Autocad proficiency is required