Technical Manager

Effective June 2, 2022, Scholle IPN is now part of SIG.

SIG is a leading packaging solutions provider for a more sustainable world. With our unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch we work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our technology and outstanding innovation capabilities enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 8,100 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2021, SIG produced 45 billion packs and generated 2.5 billion in revenue (incl. Scholle IPN unaudited revenue). SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, a 13.4 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis. For more information, visit www.sig.biz

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Who We Are

Scholle IPN is a global packaging company, manufacturing flexible packaging materials for a variety of industries. You may not have heard of us, but we guarantee you've interacted with our products, which are used around the world in dispensing everything from soda, smoothies, and coffee to motor oil, cleaning chemicals, and insecticides used in industrial farming.

What We Do

We engineer flexible packaging solutions that reduce waste and prolong shelf life for many different markets. Our products are made around the globenot so we can produce cheaper elsewhere, but to effectively serve and produce right in the markets where we operate.

The Technical Manager provides direction to the maintenance department with specific focus on preventative and timely, corrective maintenance of process, facility, and auxiliary equipment. The Plant Manager fulfills the duties of this role in case of a vacancy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the corporate profit objectives by directing safe and efficient preventive and corrective equipment repairs in a timely manner.
• Execute high quality standards and continuous improvement efforts focused on minimizing costs and maximizing productivity.
• Establish and maintain a strong manufacturing customer focus throughout the department and in support of plant-wide operations.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with operations customers and suppliers.
• Within the maintenance department and all operations departments, develop and maintain an atmosphere of trust and business awareness. Insist upon fairness and equality in the application of corporate policies and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Establish a skilled and competent work force focusing on team building and group problem solving.
• Maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping which result in an atmosphere which is safe and clean for all employees.
• Provide repairs and preventative support to operations departments in a timely and efficient manner, with careful consideration of life-cycle costs and bottlenecks, in support of minimizing conversion costs and maximizing process equipment uptime.
• Establish operating indicators (metrics) which measure departmental performance on a regular basis and communicate this information to upper management, critical customers and employees.
• Pursue stretch goals which continue to improve key indicators beyond conventional means which result in the lowest practical manufacturing costs.
• Actively participate in capital planning, implementation, and new process development.
• Support the introduction of new technology.
• Provide consistent and timely support to sister facilities to maximize the global benefit to corporate objectives.
• Develop strong, positive communication links with Manufacturing, Autofill, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Human Resources and Planning.
• Provide strong leadership in the area of personnel safety for all departments by setting the standards high to ensure that maintenance efforts do not put employees at risk.
• Direct safe and efficient preventive and corrective equipment repairs in a timely manner with focus on high quality standards.
• Implement continuous improvement efforts focused on minimizing costs and maximizing productivity.
• Manages activities to design new equipment, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. Directs integration of technical activities and developments through the implementation and qualification phase. Coordinates installation and commissioning of production equipment.
• Support the introduction of new technology and machine development efforts.
• Supervise maintenance materials inventory to ensure adequate levels of stock and minimal shrinkage.
• Responsible for overseeing food safety.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent work experience. Recommended in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in manufacturing field.
• Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime
• Previous experience as a quality control inspector preferred.
• Future training and/or education may be necessary to further job skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and Power Point presentations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate mean, median, and mode, and apply SPC to the quality processes
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Basic skill knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Virtual Client to perform effectively in daily activities
• Ability to perform visual inspection process and successfully read and apply technical material including print specifications
• Knowledge of CAD design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

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