Technical Services Manager

Full Time
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Posted
Job description
Fabri-Kal is now a part of Pactiv Evergreen!

Position Summary


The Plant Engineering Manager provides technical leadership services and systems to the plant using lean manufacturing principles. He/She provides leadership and oversight of assigned resources and 'Help Chain' support to Value Streams while being responsible for executing the science of extrusion and thermoforming throughout the organization and deploying technical best practices within manufacturing. The Technical Service Manager will oversee the development and deployment of systems and tools for Machine Care, Tooling Care, and plant infrastructure. He/She is a key resource for technical training and development, as well as the value stream process. He/she serves as plant connection to the Fabri- Kal engineering group for major projects, engineering standards development, product realization process (PRP), and as a resource for technical training and development. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, provide technical input for strategies required to achieve the plant objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities


Plant Safety

Responsible for assuring plant technical compliance with OSHA requirements and FK Safety Standards in the area of plant infrastructure and equipment safety.


Reliable Equipment Operation

Establishes and maintains high levels of equipment reliability and facilities infrastructure thru disciplined execution of key systems, to include:
a) Assures technical standard work is compliant with engineering standards and sound engineering principles. b) Deploys assigned resources to optimize efficient problem solving/return to flow activities c) Continually improves the maintenance system to transition from reactive to preventive to predictive systems.


Building & Grounds Support

Maintains and upgrades the building and grounds to support facilities' continued operation and growth. Coordinates outside services and ensures cost-effectiveness. Ensures facility meets requirements of FDA and other food safety regulatory agencies.


Product Quality

Assures Master Process complies with engineering standards and sound engineering principles. Establishes systems to monitor process performance, including SPC. Provides effective solutions to complex quality problems thru sound root-cause problem-solving.


Converting Cost Optimization & Capital Deployment

Meets or exceeds plant converting cost targets established in the business plan thru step level changes in cost standards and effective response to daily management help chain events. Initiates and/or deploys plant capital projects and integrates them into plant systems.


Technical Competency Development

Develops, maintains, and expands the plant engineering and manufacturing technical competencies and capabilities thru talent selection, deployment, training, and development systems. Ensures best practices are deployed within plant value streams, between FK plants, and outside resources. Responsible for the transfer of knowledge within plant functions to help ensure the sustainability of the company, team, processes, and individual contributors (up and down). Works closely with Corporate Engineering on the development and deployment of technical competency.

Knowledge

Plastics Technology

Plastic materials technology-major types of plastics, common physical property tests and basic polymer chemistry. Familiarity with basic plastic processing equipment and methods.


Computers

Able to use computers and applicable software to the level needed to carry out Job Accountabilities. Examples include Microsoft Office products, SAP, Minitab.


Thermoforming & Extrusion

Thermoforming and extrusion process expertise


Equipment Troubleshooting

Adept knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with experience working from blueprints and schematics


Equipment Safety

Knowledge of Fabri-Kal and regulatory safety requirements. Able to conduct safety reviews on new equipment installations


Food safety

Plastics and food safety regulatory expertise.


OSHA

Detailed knowledge of OSHA safety and reporting requirements

Education Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Bachelors

Mechanical Engineering

Or

Bachelors

Electrical Engineering

Preferred

Associates

Experience Requirements

Engineering

and Related Experience

Required

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

4 years

Technical Management Experience

Required

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