Technical Manager - Thermoforming/Full-Time Salaried Employee

Calling All Material Mavens! Help Us Shape the Future of Defense!
Are you passionate about innovation and working with cutting-edge materials? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving? If you have experience in PLASTICS, PACKAGING, and MATERIAL PROCESSING, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Direction:
Provide leadership and direction to the Thermoforming technical teams, including process technicians and engineers, set-up and tool prep management. Strong interface with Director of Engineering.
Maintenance Systems:
Oversee all Maintenance systems, direct assigned personnel and daily responsibilities.
Technical Activities:
Oversee all Thermoforming technical activities, direct assigned personnel and daily responsibilities.
Preventative Maintenance:
Ensure robust preventative &
predictive maintenance programs are in place for all Thermoformers working in concert with the Maintenance Manager.
Productivity Improvement:
Optimize Thermoforming technical teams to ensure sustained continuous improvement of OEE.
Ownership of Equipment:
Provides ownership of all thermoformers and direct thermoforming support equipment.
Continuous Improvement:
Support Lacerta Production System (LPS) to establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement and sharing of best practices, including effective use of resources, cost reduction strategies, and quality improvement.
Project Management:
Provide Project Management and create team accountability for improvement projects.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and SQF regulations, ensuring all required reporting is up-to-date and in good standing.
Support Departments:
Provide support to Production, EHS, Quality, Scheduling/Planning, Continuous Improvement, and NPD departments.
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot processes and equipment and perform root cause analysis.
New Equipment and Systems:
Assist in specifying and identifying new equipment and systems.
SQF/ISO Compliance:
Ensure compliance with SQF/ISO requirements.
Performance Goals:
Achieve performance goals such as 85% TF OEE - Maintenance &
Process Downtime Reduction segments and achieve 5M pieces/day.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background:
Bachelors degree in engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
Certification:
Six Sigma or Lean Certification Preferred.
Experience:
8-10 years experience managing thermoforming technical teams &
engineering, supportinga fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment;
experience in food manufacturing or packaging preferred.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Knowledge of Environment and OSHA regulations.
Leadership Skills:
Strong leadership skills;
proven interpersonal communication skills.
Problem-Solving Skills:
Proven advanced problem-solving skills.
Team Engagement:
Significant experience in the hiring, development, and engagement of staff and team members.
Team-Based Organizations:
Experience in developing team-based organizations, lean manufacturing, etc.
Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, staff, and customers.
Technical Proficiency:
Must be able to quickly and efficiently learn new systems and software to automate and analyze information.
Organizational Skills:
Excellent prioritization and organization skills.
DAY TO DAY

Team Leadership and Coordination
Maintenance Oversight
Technical Activities and Process Optimization
Project Management and Continuous Improvement
Training and development
Troubleshooting and problem-saving
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to Director of Manufacturing
TEAM
Manages a team of around 40-45 members, mostly set-up and process technicians, as well as the managers responsible for those teams.
Physical Demands
Able to stand for prolonged periods
Regularly required to talk and hear
Must have good vision and manual dexterity
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, perform repetitive motions, see variations in color, climb, and work from ladders
P.S.:
Open to sponsorship, no relocation assistance
Extensive Health Benefits (Ask for Guide - [email protected])