Polymers, Technical Manager

The Technical Manager is responsible for process and quality control for all equipment and products produced in a continuous process operation. This shall be done in a way that reinforces safe work behaviors, a collaborative effort between all functions, and on-going improvement in our efficiencies and performance.

He/she will be responsible for providing technical process expertise and support to the facility production departments through plant qualification of new products and processes, ensuring process capability. This role is also responsible for the plants resin, film and technical spec formulation working closely with Plant Management in support of projects for development and commercialization of new products as well as insuring the viability and profitability of commercialized specs and film structures.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops implements and supports the plant’s Quality Systems and Process Improvement projects to enable and assure production of a high quality product at a value that meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements.


• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the Safety Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment


• Performs all elements of supervision over direct reports – performance reviews, hiring, salary administration, training, recognition, discipline, etc.


• Directs activities and priorities of Process Engineers, and the Quality Department.


• Identifies, develops and implements plans for cost reduction, waste reduction, increased throughput and general process improvement.


• Ensures compliance and monitors resources for the maintenance and continuous improvement of plant systems.


• Assists in Product Development by applying working knowledge of manufacturing capabilities to ensure design control and scale-up protocol is met at onset of any new project initiation.


• Supervises internal validations and Design of Experiments to determine key process variables for the manufacturing processes.


• Carries out the necessary actions/steps to ensure new products conform to the Customers manufacturing and quality needs, and that it falls within our manufacturing process capabilities.


• Demonstrates a proactive awareness of, and adherence to, all suitable and relevant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.


• Acts as a liaison between Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and customers when necessary, in regards to quality expectations, performance at the customer’s facility, and manufacturing process capabilities to ensure all parties are kept well informed and regularly updated.


• Manages the Continuous Improvement Efforts


• Reviews and monitors the organization’s documentation, policies and procedures to insure they are accurate and up- to-date for the facility.


• Facilitates and enforces all of the company policies and procedures as they are outlined and defined.


• Acts as a member of the Plant Leadership Team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree in engineering or related field


• A minimum of 5-7 years relevant manufacturing experience and a certification in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.


• 3 years’ experience or involvement in Technical and Quality Management


• 3 years previous supervisory experience


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent leadership skills


• Results driven