Technical Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

The Technical Manager reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Plant/Site Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the staff responsible for the setup, maintenance and repair of the thermoforming equipment, and peripheral manufacturing equipment in order to satisfy the production schedule.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Operations

Ensures all safety procedures are strictly adhered to including that "Lock out and tag out" and fall protection is strictly enforced and disciplined.

Manages a staff comprised of Setup Technicians, and Setup Mechanics.

Must effectively manage a staff that works the 24/7 schedule and properly communicate and coordinate activities on the evening and weekend work schedule.

Periodically works a swing shift for the purpose of developing the second shift technical staff and ensuring consistency of work.

Collaborates with the Production Control Manager and develops staffing plans to support the manufacturing schedule, machinery maintenance and repair schedule.

Assists in the development of the preventive and predictive maintenance schedule for production equipment.

Develops and administers preventative and predictive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment. Organizes and maintains maintenance records per Inline Plastics requirements.

Develops and organizes a library of equipment specifications, operating manuals, parts and maintenance manuals to ensure manufacturing equipment is operated and maintained properly.

Develops the knowledge and skills of the staff to meet productivity objectives of plant management and obtain consistency of work across the (4) shifts of staff that he/she is responsible for.

Assists, as necessary, with the troubleshooting process, machinery and repair of equipment to minimize downtime.

Can perform analysis to benchmark current Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and identify areas requiring improvement.

Collaborates with Process Engineers to develop and facilitate improvement plans to reduce or eliminate tooling repair issues, machine repair issues, machine cleaning issues, scrap generation, etc. that effect machine run time.

Knowledgeable in the areas of 6S, SMED and lean manufacturing principles and supports the implementation of such programs.

Knowledgeable in Inline Plastics Corp’s product quality standards and inspection methods.

Ensures compliance of employees with company’s policies, procedures and safety requirements.

Ensures employees maintain a clutter free, organized and safe working environment and that employees work and behave in a safe manner.

Safety

Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE)

Practices good housekeeping including clutter-free work area and general cleaning; follows product safety standards, follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements

Ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained

Ensures that all fall protection procedures are strictly adhered to including but not limited to the use of harness, platform ladders, railing, lifts

Product Safety and Quality

Follows and complies with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) product safety standards and IPC product defense standards

Follows GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.)

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of five years of experience serving in progressive technical roles, with at least three years in a leadership capacity.

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a technical degree in a related field.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and TMM.

Must be able to read, speak and understand English.

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports. The ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.

Must have the ability to comprehend and apply the principles of algebra.

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. High degree of mechanical aptitude required.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing -Yes

Driving - N/A

Sitting - Yes

Bending - Yes

Lifting - Yes

Other - Vision- close, distance, peripheral, color, depth, focus

Twisting - Yes

Other - Knowledge of machinery

Communication - Yes

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

#zipCompany Description

We have proven to have innovation in our DNA. Starting with Safe-T-Gard tear strips that created the first tamper-resistant food container, to E-Z Open Cake containers to Hangables, Sandwich Wedges and Grab and Go Cups, We are a leader. We provide FDA Food contact recyclable products in extremely appealing designs and we are intent on continuing to be the leader.

To service our customers, we operate three manufacturing plants, one distribution center, and a Research, Development, and Engineering Center.

Our goal is to double our sales and we need your help. If you are a collaborative, high energy, high performing team player, we are interested in talking with you.