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:
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.
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.
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Company 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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Company 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.
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.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology -
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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