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Altium Packaging · 1 day ago

Regional Technical Leader

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Altium Packaging is a leader in the plastics manufacturing industry, seeking a Regional Technical Leader to support technical and maintenance teams across multiple sites. This role focuses on enhancing maintenance capabilities, delivering training, and ensuring the effective operation of blow molding equipment while driving performance improvements.

CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to safety standards, proper use of PPE, and compliance with environmental regulations

Build and maintain a technically capable maintenance team by recruiting, training, and developing staff to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment

Ability to do hands-on training and capability building 1:1 or in small groups on the floor

Troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes

Ability to be hands-on and help execute within the sites to troubleshoot and maintain equipment

Knowledge of troubleshooting/problem-solving/root cause analysis techniques. Knowledge of how to sustain improvements through processes

Facilitate and deliver training classes for Operators and Maintenance personnel on how to troubleshoot and properly maintain their equipment. This includes all asset types within each plant

Diverse knowledge of multiple asset types (BMM types; downstream and upstream equipment like blenders, grinders, vacuum pumps, cooling beds, trimmers, leak testers, vision systems, baggers, and support equipment like chillers and air compressors) will be highly regarded

Assist with maintenance budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while minimizing costs. Partner with leadership to review budgetary constraints and identify cost-saving opportunities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and services. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms for the organization

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations and align with the Altium guiding principles. Develop and enforce policies and procedures to maintain compliance and mitigate risks

Develop and implement emergency response plans for equipment failures and other critical incidents. Coordinate with plant managers and other stakeholders to ensure swift resolution and minimal disruption to operations

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and inspection reports. Generate regular reports for management review

Qualification

Blow molding equipmentHydraulic electrical equipmentTeam developmentTroubleshooting techniquesBudget managementVendor relationsRegulatory complianceEmergency response planningBasic computer skillsMicrosoft OfficeLeadership skillsDetail orientedTeamwork