Technical Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of production, including process optimization, new product development, quality control, continuous improvement, and the leadership and development of our technical team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Extrusion, and Thermoforming principles. Duties include:

 

• Support equipment installation and modification in coordination with Project and Process Engineering initiatives.  
• Work closely with Manufacturing Technicians and Process Engineers to provide advice and support, help diagnose controls systems and process issues, and lead troubleshooting efforts related to these systems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments (Production, Maintenance, Quality) to achieve operational excellence
• Analyze production data (e.g., run efficiency, uptime, scrap rates, machine utilization) to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed process settings and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all products and equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors of controls system hardware/software to troubleshoot and enhance the performance of equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers of related instruments & electronic equipment related to the control equipment. Contact suppliers to clarify performance and application of control equipment, instruments, drives, and other equipment that is part of the control systems.
• Set up, modify, and analyze alarm & event display and archiving.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
• Lead and execute improvement projects to the printing and process systems. For larger projects using external resources, function as the Genpak process management liaison.
• Maintain compliance with all plant safety systems and policies, and applicable laws/regulations.
• Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies and problem solving/troubleshooting tools to identify root cause of problem areas in Process Control code, Operator Interface, or hardware and effectively resolve these problems with team member input.
• Specific troubleshooting and optimization activities will include reducing alarms and unplanned events, minimizing elements in manual, tuning controllers, evaluating the impact of automation systems on plant operability issues, participating in Root Cause Investigations, and utilizing tools such as SPC for optimizing plant Process Control systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree (A.S.) in Electrical Engineering or other related technical field.
• 5 years’ experience with PLC programming & software analysis in a manufacturing environment
• In-depth experience installing and supporting industrial control systems and control networks including PLC’s, drives, switches, routers, PC diagnostics and repair, network IP, and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency with the following control methodologies required: PID loop configuration and analysis; sequential programming; temperature, pressure, and motor speed control.

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• Advanced I&E skills -- Capable of using troubleshooting tools and techniques for diagnosing industrial machinery instrumentation. (i.e., Working knowledge of thermocouples, RTDs, pressure and flow transmitters, loops, SCRs and SSRs, encoders, ultrasonic sensors, limit, and proximity sensors. Able to troubleshoot wiring from schematics and P&ID. Able to use multi-meters, amp meters, Fluke calibrator, oscilloscope, pressure calibrator, temperature bath)
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Able to read & edit P&ID drawings.
• Able to write technical communications.
• Able to perform drive configurations and communication protocols associated with drive systems; troubleshoot drive systems.
• Strengths in organization and motivation
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and people skills
• Strong analytical skills to analyze process performance and recommend changes.
• Know how to evaluate team effectiveness, and how to improve its performance
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