JOB DESCRIPTION
We are pursuing a Manufacturing Technology Manager who is a professional problem solver, an equipment translator and a champion of technology that will shape how we manufacture today and tomorrow!
Do inefficient processes bother you just a little too much? Do you look at manufacturing methods and think "there's got to be a better way?" Do machines, technology and tough problems sound enjoyable? If automation, manufacturing technology, process improvement, and solving problems that make everyone else scratch their heads sound like your kind of fun, apply now at our Legend Brands careers page below.
Please apply directly on our careers page - Legend Brands Careers Page
Employer Description:
Legend Brands is a growing multi-vertical manufacturer serving restoration, cleaning, and construction professionals; performance automotive cooling markets; fish hatchery and aquaculture operations; through a portfolio of industry-leading brands including Dri-Eaz, Mediclean, UnSmoke, OdorX, Sapphire Scientific, Prochem, Chemspec, Flex-A-Lite, and Marisource.
Essential Duties:
Lead manufacturing launch of new and revised products including tooling, equipment, methods and shop floor support
With the team and through personal contributions, troubleshoot manufacturing assembly and assembly problems, identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence
Lead and execute engineering projects through direct contribution and through team members
Design and implement the layout of equipment and workstations to ensure maximum efficiency and product flow
Select, develop, coach and evaluate department personnel, establishing clear expectations and hold accountable for results
Lead plastics process engineering activities, including process development, tooling qualification, validation, and optimization, to ensure safe, consistent, and cost-effective production of plastic components
Provide hands-on technical leadership to Plastics Process Engineers in troubleshooting molding issues, establishing process parameters and standards, and implementing improvements that reduce scrap, improve quality, and increase throughput
Maintain and prioritize project backlog with defined owners, milestones, and completion dates.
Actively involved in Tier Meetings, working with a cross-functional team to resolve technical manufacturing issues
Communicate project status, resource constraints, risks, and decisions requiring escalation
Develop team capabilities and enhance cross-training to reduce dependence on individual technical experts
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or directly related field required
Minimum seven years' proven leadership experience in a technical environment required
Ability to evaluate capacity, cycle time, manufacturing costs, and capital project justification
Experience with plastics injection molding and roto molding preferred
Strong communication skills with all levels of staff
Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean practices
Skilled in budget preparation
Ability to communicate technical items to non-technical personnel
Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Hiring Range:
Between $120,000 - $138,000/year
Benefits:
Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, employer matching 401(k) PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!
Additional Considerations:
Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability
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