Plastics Engineer, Technical Director
Plastics Engineer, Technical Director
Carris Reels, Inc.
Proctor, VT
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The Plastics Engineer, Technical Director provides technical expertise and leadership to multiple plastics injection molding plants within the Plastics Division; ensures that the highest standards in process, safety, quality, cost, and production are provided within the division’s four manufacturing locations. This role provides engineering services and new/existing product and process development knowledge for the division’s continuous improvement, automation, and growth goals; outlines production initiatives and objectives to meet company / site needs and changing business and work environments.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide plastics technical expertise to plant managers within the Plastics division’s four manufacturing locations in US and Mexico.
- Provide technical expertise in plastics materials, equipment, and automation, to drive continuous improvement and innovation in plastics manufacturing processes throughout the division.
- Act as the engineering project manager for plastics process improvement projects including new machinery/processes, upgrades to existing systems, implementation of automation to legacy systems, replacement of legacy systems, and industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Manage and oversee division initiatives associated with capital expenditures, like equipment purchases and product engineering.
- Oversee the production performance of the division, including safety, quality, efficiency, project management, and product development.
- Work with the VP Manufacturing to develop business and capital project financial plans for the division.
- Together with the Plant Managers, set the annual strategic process improvement plan and complete the annual capital project budget planning and analysis.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency and maximize profitability.
- Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering required or industrial or mechanical engineering or related field.
- Previous experience in plastics injection molding and manufacturing and possess plastics materials and technology knowledge a must.
- 10 plus years of business management experience in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment required.
- 5-years' experience working in multi-site operations.
- 5-years' demonstrated successful project management, including management of capital budgets, project schedules, procurement activities, vendor management, and system start ups.
- Direct experience developing and managing capital budgets including financial analysis.
- Direct experience implementing robotics and other forms of automation is critical.
- Demonstrated ability to start up new and modified plastics injection molding and extrusion projects is required – including system check-out, PLC troubleshooting, and training operators and maintenance technicians.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and preferred fluency in Spanish.
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology -
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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