Technical Manager (Thermoforming) - Belle Lynn Sourcing LLC
Mansfield, MA 02048
About the Job
Technical Manager - Thermoforming
DIRECT HIRE
Location: Mansfield, MA (ONSITE)
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Summary:
The Technical Manager - Thermoforming is responsible for leading and directing the Thermoforming technical teams, overseeing all technical activities, maintenance systems, and project management. The role demands strong leadership, process optimization skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing maintenance systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving productivity improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Direction: Provide leadership and direction to the Thermoforming technical teams, including process technicians and engineers, set-up and tool prep management. Strong interface with Director of Engineering
- Maintenance Systems: Oversee all Maintenance systems, direct assigned personnel and daily responsibilities
- Technical Activities: Oversee all Thermoforming technical activities, direct assigned personnel and daily responsibilities
- Preventative Maintenance: Ensure robust preventative & predictive maintenance programs are in place for all Thermoformers working in concert with the Maintenance Manager
- Productivity Improvement: Optimize Thermoforming technical teams to ensure sustained continuous improvement of OEE
- Ownership of Equipment: Provides ownership of all thermoformers and direct thermoforming support equipment
- Continuous Improvement: Support Lacerta Production System (LPS) to establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement and sharing of best practices, including effective use of resources, cost reduction strategies, and quality improvement
- Project Management: Provide Project Management and create team accountability for improvement projects
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and SQF regulations, ensuring all required reporting is up-to-date and in good standing
- Support Departments: Provide support to Production, EHS, Quality, Scheduling/Planning, Continuous Improvement, and NPD departments
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot processes and equipment and perform root cause analysis
- New Equipment and Systems: Assist in specifying and identifying new equipment and systems
- SQF/ISO Compliance: Ensure compliance with SQF/ISO requirements
- Performance Goals: Achieve performance goals such as 85% TF OEE - Maintenance & Process Downtime Reduction segments and achieve 5M pieces/day
Requirements:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred or equivalent work experience
- Certification: Six Sigma or Lean Certification Preferred
- Experience: 8-10 years’ experience managing thermoforming technical teams & engineering, supporting a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment; experience in food manufacturing or packaging preferred
- Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of Environment and OSHA regulations
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills; proven interpersonal communication skills
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proven advanced problem-solving skills
- Team Engagement: Significant experience in the hiring, development, and engagement of staff and team members
- Team-Based Organizations: Experience in developing team-based organizations, lean manufacturing, etc.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, staff, and customers
- Technical Proficiency: Must be able to quickly and efficiently learn new systems and software to automate and analyze information
- Organizational Skills: Excellent prioritization and organization skills
Source : Belle Lynn Sourcing LLC
