Thermoplastics Innovation & Tech Development Manager

Bemis Manufacturing Company; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemis Manufacturing Company in Sheboygan Falls, WI, seeks a Technical Development Manager for Thermoplastic Operations. You will lead Production Setup and Die Changer technicians, translating standards into daily practice and ensuring compliance with procedures.

You will champion continuous improvement using Lean or Six Sigma, develop team capabilities, and collaborate with schedulers to sustain a 24-hour setup schedule. A technical degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations and/or manufacturing.
• Proficient understanding of injection molding processing, including troubleshooting and optimization processes.
• Working knowledge of mold and tooling handling, setup, and changeover practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Action and results oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.
• Mentor and guide direct reports.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the direct reports.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in safety, process variation reduction, scrap reduction, quality improvement, tool changeover time, equipment and mold downtime and cost reduction.
• Utilize continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Work closely with schedulers to execute planned work orders effectively and efficiently to maintain 24-hour Setup and Die Changer schedule.
• Provide leadership of Production Setup and Die Changers in maintaining injection molding processes and process technology.
• Develop the technical skills and capabilities of the team through internal and external resources and shared learning.
• Assist in developing and facilitating training programs and defined training paths for Setup Technicians and Die Changers.
• Support the routine and preventive maintenance performed by Production Setup on the assigned shift.
• Support the introduction of new molds, equipment, and process technology, including process qualification and documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Injection molding processing

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Lean/Six Sigma

Project management

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in technical discipline

Job description

Bemis Manufacturing Company in Sheboygan Falls, WI, seeks a Technical Development Manager for Thermoplastic Operations. You will lead Production Setup and Die Changer technicians, translating standards into daily practice and ensuring compliance with procedures.

You will champion continuous improvement using Lean or Six Sigma, develop team capabilities, and collaborate with schedulers to sustain a 24-hour setup schedule. A technical degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership are required.