Lead Plastics Process Manager - Extrusion Blow Molding

CKS Packaging, Inc; Union City (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plastics Process Manager to lead and optimize Bekum extrusion blow molding on the production floor. You will set up, troubleshoot, and refine processes for quality, speed, and material efficiency while guiding hands‑on technical teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in plastics processing, deep Bekum knowledge, and a track record of reducing scrap and cycle times. You will drive standardization and improve process controls across shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing or plastics processing.
• Strong experience with Bekum extrusion blow molding machines.
• Proven experience with blow molding process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of plastics processing principles, machine operation, tooling, materials, and process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex processing and production problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the processing of products manufactured on Bekum extrusion blow molding machines.
• Establish, maintain, and optimize machine processing parameters for existing and new products.
• Develop standardized setup and processing procedures for Bekum equipment.
• Optimize temperatures, speed, parison programming, blow pressure, cycle times, and material usage.
• Ensure machines are operating within established process windows.
• Identify and eliminate process variation between machines and shifts.
• Maintain accurate process sheets and machine setup documentation.
• Develop and optimize parison programming to achieve proper wall thickness distribution and part performance.
• Troubleshoot parison sag, pinch‑off issues, uneven wall thickness, flash, trimming problems, and material distribution issues.
• Optimize extrusion rates and die head settings for product requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material usage while maintaining product specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues involving resin, regrind, melt temperature, moisture, contamination, and material consistency.
• Establish repeatable processing conditions for different resins and product designs.
• Support mold installations, changeovers, and process validations.
• Troubleshoot flash, pinch off defects, short shots, wall thickness issues, dimension variations, cooling and trimming issues.
• Establish efficient and repeatable mold change and startup procedures.

Skills

Bekum extrusion blow molding

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Hands-on leadership

Blow molding knowledge

Job description

CKS Packaging, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plastics Process Manager to lead and optimize Bekum extrusion blow molding on the production floor. You will set up, troubleshoot, and refine processes for quality, speed, and material efficiency while guiding hands‑on technical teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in plastics processing, deep Bekum knowledge, and a track record of reducing scrap and cycle times. You will drive standardization and improve process controls across shifts.