Primary Accountability Areas
- Lead and coach a team of engineers responsible for process performance and production support
- Define departmental priorities, performance targets, and improvement roadmaps
- Build technical depth and succession capability within the engineering organization
- Act as the senior technical authority for assigned engineering disciplines
- Direct manufacturing line launches, equipment commissioning, and tool transitions
- Ensure engineering support for extended, multi‑shift and multi‑week startup activities
- Establish repeatable startup methodologies and documentation standards
- Provide escalation support for complex production or equipment issues across sites
- Identify and deploy efficiency improvement opportunities using data and root‑cause analysis
- Lead initiatives focused on:
- Yield and waste reduction
- Cycle time and throughput enhancement
- Rapid changeover and setup reduction
- Continuous improvement and Kaizen execution
- Material usage and product optimization
- Develop and maintain technical standards, work instructions, and operating guidelines
- Oversee technical planning and execution for capital projects and facility changes
- Support equipment layout, ergonomics, labor design, and performance metrics
- Manage technical evaluation and selection of equipment suppliers and service partners
- Ensure reliability, safety, and scalability are embedded into engineering solutions
- Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership to align engineering priorities
- Present technical analyses, recommendations, and outcomes to senior leaders
- Support long‑term technology planning and capacity expansion strategies
- Translate complex engineering concepts into practical business decisions
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Technical Experience
- Strong background in manufacturing processes, production equipment, and facility systems
- Experience with plastics processing
- Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, process stability, and reliability improvement
- Solid understanding of quality systems, cost drivers, and manufacturing economics
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to influence across functions and levels, including executive leadership
- Effective communicator with both technical and non‑technical audiences
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving skills
- Track record of building engaged, high‑performing teams
Additional Considerations
