Key Responsibilities:

• Using key performance indicators, identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement in quality, uptime, waste, and product portfolio.
• Conduct equipment process capability studies.  Develop action plans to address deficiencies in equipment capabilities to better align with customer requirements.
• Design, fabricate (through the use of internal and external resources), and install equipment retrofit/process improvement projects to improve uptime and quality as well as reduce waste.
• Prepare, submit, obtain approval, and implement assigned capital projects. Manage inside and outside resources for implementation of these projects to ensure completion on-time and within budget.
• Prepare and implement Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols for new equipment installation validation.
• Provide technical expertise to production maintenance mechanics in daily activities and help troubleshoot problem areas.
• Provide technical input for the Preventive Maintenance program for all production equipment.
• Develop standard operating procedures for equipment and train equipment operators as needed.
• Act as team leader for cross functional improvement project teams.
• Provide technical expertise to production management for equipment evaluation and troubleshooting problem areas.
• Audit equipment vendors, construction services and engineering contractors and make recommendations regarding in-house or external work.
• Prepare equipment specification documents and lead negotiations for new equipment purchases.
• Provide input for annual capital budget preparation.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings.
• Support manufacturing to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Oversee and manage the monthly project budget for the department.
• Track key departmental deliverables (downtime, OEE, TPM).
• Oversee and manage any assigned external facilities or maintenance contracts.
• Provide strong, positive leadership and supervision to ensure good morale, high productivity, and strong employee development.
• Assist in the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance systems for equipment.
• Develop alternate sources in addition to using OEM for parts.
• Assist with the development of the annual capital plan and manage to the annual capital budget.
• Research and qualify external sources for the purchase and manufacture of external parts and services.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 4-year technical degree preferably in mechanical or manufacturing engineering with a specialization in process engineering, equipment design, and fabrication.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing setting with injection stretch blow molding specialization.
• Prior experience working closely with and/or leading maintenance technicians.
• Strong Project Management skills with experience in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Comfortable working the majority of the time on the production floor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment – this is not a full-time desk job.
• Demonstrated superior communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
• SMRP certification a plus.
• Strong Interpersonal skills – works well with others in different roles (equipment operators, maintenance technicians, external suppliers, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety.
• Strong overall knowledge of equipment and new technology in industry to maintain production.
• Must be familiar with CMMS software.