Technical Development Manager - Thermoplastics

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Position Summary:

The Technical Development Manager Thermoplastic Operations will provide leadership to the Production Setup and Die Changer technicians supporting thermoplastic injection molding.

The incumbent will translate process standards, standard work, and technical direction into consistent daily practice and ensure compliance with established manufacturing procedures and documentation.

The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams.

Supervisor’s Responsibilities:


* Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.


* Mentor and guide direct reports.


* Oversee the daily workflow of the direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities:


* Champion continuous improvement initiatives in safety, process variation reduction, scrap reduction, quality improvement, tool changeover time, equipment and mold downtime and cost reduction.

Document these initiatives through the Strategic Initiative process.


* 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 & Qualifications:


* ​Associate’s degree in technical dis...