Regional Technical Leader - North Region (US)

Altium Packaging; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company contributions

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a Regional Technical Leader to drive maintenance excellence across multiple plants. You will lead a hands-on program to train operators and maintenance staff on blow molding equipment while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will recruit and develop a technically capable team, perform 1:1 and group coaching on the floor, and coordinate with vendors to secure parts and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 6–10 years in a high-output plastics manufacturing environment with hydraulic/electrical equipment knowledge.
• 5–10 years' experience in the maintenance field.
• Strong leadership and hands-on training skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and operate across multiple sites.
• Proficiency with basic computer and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a technically capable maintenance team by recruiting, training, and developing staff to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment.
• Provide hands-on training and capability building 1:1 or in small groups on the floor.
• Help execute on-site troubleshooting and maintenance across sites.
• Facilitate and deliver training classes for Operators and Maintenance personnel on troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Establish relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely parts and services.
• Develop and enforce safety, regulatory, and emergency response plans; maintain documentation.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Vendor relations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Uniloy

Bekum

Rocheleau

Blow molding equipment

Job description

Location Address: 123 Main St, Remote, Pennsylvania 12345 Work Shift:
Salary Exempt (United States of America)

The Regional Technical Leader is a pivotal role responsible for supporting the technical and maintenance team resources across multiple sites. This role is responsible for growth enablement, business retention, and eliminating losses by building maintenance and technical capability in the regions. This will be done by continuously improving and delivering training to operators and maintenance personnel on production equipment from introductory level to advanced level as designed in the Blow Mold Operator and Maintenance training programs.

The Regional Technical Leader ensures the effective operation of all blow molding equipment, including but not limited to Uniloy, Bekum, Rocheleau, and others by taking ownership, finding solutions, overcoming obstacles, and delivering results with integrity and accountability. This position involves being actively engaged in the plants, coaching, developing, and supporting maintenance teams to achieve sustainable results. A dynamic, hands-on operations leader is sought to drive performance and cultivate a technically capable team. rather, it demands active involvement in the field to deliver meaningful operational improvements. 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.
• 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. Training Programs:
• 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.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and services. Regulatory Compliance:
• ~ 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. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
• Frequent travel (up to 100%) to designated locations across the region.
• ~ Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, move around the production floor, and handle equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• ~6 to 10 years’ experience in a high-output plastics manufacturing environment with in-depth knowledge of hydraulic electrical equipment.
• ~5 to 10 years’ experience working in the maintenance field.
• ~ Professionalism and dedication to excellence in customer care.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic Microsoft office skills are highly desired.

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Focus on the Customer

• In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.