INDEVCO North America, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Technical Manager
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expINDEVCO North America is a protective materials manufacturing group committed to innovating energy-efficient products. They are seeking a Technical Manager to focus on the development of new products and optimization of existing products’ performance and costs.
IndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Develop trial plan (to include ensuring raw materials are readily available and are in accordance with the plant Chemical Approval Process)
Ensure that the necessary FGs are in place
Conduct pre-trial review of plan with operations
Assess the condition of line that trial is to be performed on and communicate before conducting the trial the necessary repairs needed to ensure a successful base to work from
Prepare guidance for shift prior to trial to ensure line is ready to go shortly after shift change
Conduct the trial (to include capturing of line conditions during the trial and any changes made)
Prepare and distribute a summary of the trial. Emphasis needs to be placed on whether the trial achieved customer specifications and what changes, if any, would be necessary to the process in order to proceed to a commercial order level
Price quote preparation
Onsite customer visits as needed
Collaboration on new products and conduct market sample analysis (testing and technical analysis of samples from competition & OEM’s)
Strategy to address slow moving/obsolete resin/packaging material inventories
Accountable for resin substitutions and ensure ERP system Microsoft AX is reflecting the changes made
Evaluate daily the previous 24 hours’ performance against standards
Review PM program with the Maintenance Manager to ensure the integrity of the program will achieve the KPIs
Identify opportunities for optimal output to include specifying the equipment, obtaining pricing and preparing CapEx request. Sponsor said projects
Consult with OEM on equipment issues that cannot readily be resolved
Validate training program
Assist maintenance in troubleshooting equipment issues
Support in the assessment of new technologies (production machines, packing etc..)
Set the yearly KPI’s for the technical unit and direct reports with HR
Prepare and conduct evaluation and performance reviews to direct reports
Implement the 5S practices within the technical unit offices
Follow-up on management system audits and findings (related to technical unit) as scheduled
Optimize products performance vs. cost based on feedback from market and plant team
Be familiar with the test(s) required to ensure customer specifications are met and the equipment used to conduct those tests
Identify test equipment needed based on customer specifications
Provide technical insight when needed for disposition of non-conforming rolls. Coordinate required testing when needed
Collaborate with quality reps on root cause analysis related to product performance
Be part of the SQF committee
Establish formulations that meet customer specification for film performance
Approve BOM for FG, FGS and FGD on Microsoft AX
Optimize formulation for plant purpose in achieving/exceeding gross margin expectations with no compromise to customer specifications
Monitor resin inventories for possible shortages and communicate strategy to still meet customer order and gross margin expectations
Ensure Microsoft AX reflects formulations on a real time basis
Initiate approval of new chemicals (resins) prior to bringing in the plant in support of SQF requirements
Utilize company resources (i.e. P.A.C.T.) in the development of new products
Qualification
Required
Hands-on plastics manufacturing experience in a known lean organization
A self-starter with a natural bias for action with a focus on results, delivery and customer service; moves with a sense of urgency and easily organizes priorities, follow-up actions and leadership direction; comfortable with ambiguity
Unwavering integrity and ethics
Consistent mindset of continuous improvement and problem-solving
Self-motivated and execution-oriented leader with a passion for winning
Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills
Natural collaborative leader and a team-builder (coach)
Change agent with a high degree of personal accountability
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Agile entrepreneurial spirit with a resilient mindset
Demonstrated ability to deliver solutions to problems without supervision
Excels in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments, comfortable rolling-up his/her sleeves when necessary. Genuine excitement for the mission of the business and consistent with core values
BS in plastics engineering, materials engineering
Advanced Excel user
Very strong mechanical and technical background
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience in a Blown Film coextrusion production facility of HDS, stretch hood, Sealant, Barriers, Shrink and PE films
Company
INDEVCO North America, Inc.
Headquartered in Doswell, VA, just north of Richmond, INDEVCO North America specializes in the manufacturing of coated and laminated paper, plastic films, and building materials.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ned Bassil
Chief Executive Officer
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