Shuttle Extrusion Technology Manager

Silgan Plastics; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics in Kentucky seeks a Shuttle Extrusion Technology Manager to lead new product development and drive OEE for Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding platforms. This role partners with operations and sales to assess new business opportunities from quoting through the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate oversees a team of Product Development Engineers and Process Engineers, guiding project execution from design through qualification while promoting continuous improvement, safety, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (minimum) in engineering, science, plastics engineering, or related field experience greater than 7 years.
• Formal training in Project Management, Plastic Processing and/or Operations Excellence (or DFSS) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2–5 Product Development Engineers and 1–3 Process Engineers on NPD projects for Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding platforms.
• Assign NPD projects and provide technical oversight for design, prototype, commissioning, and qualification phases.
• Train and audit PDEs for adherence to NPD procedures; run bi-weekly project update calls; present Shuttle capabilities to customers.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Job description

Summary Description

Shuttle Extrusion Technology Manager is responsible for new product development and operation equipment effectiveness (OEE) for the Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding technologies. The role is a business partner with operations and sales assessing new business opportunities from the quoting phase throughout the product life cycle. This role is responsible for Silgan being the best operator of Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding technologies in the markets we serve.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of Product Development Engineers (2-5) and Process Engineers (1-3) executing New Product Development (NPD) projects for Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding platforms
• Responsible for assignment of NPD projects to Product Development Engineers (PDE’s) and Process Engineers. Providing technical oversight for key project phases (design, prototype, commissioning, and qualification)
• Responsible for training and auditing PDE’s for adherence to NPD project execution procedures and systems. Run the bi-weekly Shuttle plant project update calls. Present our Shuttle capabilities at our Bottle School for our customers.
• Continuous improvement of NPD procedures
• Support Pricing team with timely accurate information for quotation development
• Work with Director Engineering Technology & Development on investigating new platforms and technology improvements for existing platforms
• Supporting Sales and Marketing by promoting Silgan capabilities to existing or potential new customers
• Active management participant promoting best practices for plant efficiency, quality, and safety
• Responsible for improving OEE targets for the Extrusion Blow Molding Shuttle technology
• Responsible for executing programs to assess the talent level of individuals operating the technology in our production facilities and the development plans to improve the skill levels

Education

Required:

• Undergraduate degree (minimum) in engineering, science, plastics engineering, or related field experience greater than 7 years

Preferred:

• Formal training in Project Management, Plastic Processing and/or Operations Excellence (or DFSS)
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis tools

Experience

Required:

• 7 year or greater track record of successful management of New Product Development projects for markets served by Silgan Plastics

Preferred:

• Track record of successful management experience of technical personnel involved in new product development for similar products to Silgan
• In addition to above prior experience in operations and/or quality assurance in plastics containers industry
• Demonstrated plastics processing and material knowledge for Extrusion Blow Molding related platforms

Skills

Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated Project Management skills

Special Requirements

Willingness to travel to complete major responsibilities. The physical essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The ability to see, distinguish colors, hear, smell, touch and speak is critical to this job. Physical dexterity requirements of the job include the use of computer/electronic equipment, measuring devices, hand tools and the ability to manipulate small objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental efforts required daily include those related to reading, writing, basic arithmetic, mathematics, weighing and/or measuring, visualizing conclusions, analyzing data, searching for solutions, creating methodologies, conducting research, managing resources, and evaluating the performance of others.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.