Technical Manager

Inline Plastics Corp; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inline Plastics Corp. seeks a Technical Manager to oversee daily activities of setup, maintenance and repair of thermoforming equipment to satisfy the production schedule.

Responsible for supervising staff, coordinating 24/7 operations, ensuring safety and compliance with GMP/SQF standards across four shifts, and collaborating with process engineers to improve equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals and financial reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and TMM.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide staff to meet tasks, projects and deadlines.
• Coordinate 24/7 schedule across shifts; develop second shift staff.
• Ensure safety procedures (LO/TO, fall protection) and regulatory compliance.
• Support GMP/SQF and product quality standards across four shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Analytical reasoning

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

TMM

Job description

Overview

Technical Manager reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Plant/Site Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of staff responsible for setup, maintenance and repair of thermoforming equipment and peripheral manufacturing equipment to satisfy the production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibilities: supervise and provide guidance to ensure all tasks, projects and deadlines are met; interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, monitor, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems; monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures; establish goals and objectives with direct reports and monitor progress.
• Operations: ensure safety procedures are strictly followed including lock out/tag out and fall protection; manage a staff of Setup Technicians and Setup Mechanics; coordinate 24/7 schedule across evening and weekend shifts; periodically work a swing shift to develop second shift staff; collaborate with Production Control Manager on staffing plans; assist in developing preventive and predictive maintenance schedules; organize maintenance records per Inline Plastics requirements; maintain equipment specifications, manuals and parts libraries; develop staff knowledge to meet productivity objectives across four shifts; assist with troubleshooting to minimize downtime; benchmark Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and identify improvement areas; collaborate with Process Engineers on improvement plans to reduce tooling, machine repair, cleaning issues, and scrap; support 6S, SMED and lean manufacturing; ensure compliance with product quality standards and safety requirements; maintain a clutter-free, safe working environment.
• Safety: comply with EHS policy and regulatory rules; promptly report unsafe conditions or environmental concerns; attend scheduled EHS trainings; support achievement of EHS goals and recommend improvements; adhere to safe work practices including lifting techniques and PPE usage; ensure fall protection procedures and LO/TO compliance.
• Product Safety and Quality: follow Product Safety and Quality standards; follow GMPs for food contact packaging as it pertains to employees; comply with IPC product defense standards and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role; Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, business, or a related technical field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and TMM.
• Must be able to read, speak and understand English; ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals and financial reports; ability to present information to top management or boards.
• Strong algebra, problem-solving, data interpretation, and analytical reasoning; high mechanical aptitude.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

• Standing: Yes
• Sitting: Yes
• Bending: Yes
• Lifting: Yes
• Twisting: Yes
• Vision: close, distance, peripheral, color, depth, focus
• Knowledge of machinery and communication: Yes

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.