Position is responsible for identification, development, and implementation of process and procedural modifications to improve productivity, process control, and operational profitability of extrusion and its related functions.  

• Manage projects with little supervision from inception to completion including process improvements, material evaluations, procedural development and selection, installation and startup of capital equipment
• Coordinate projects with Department Supervisors, Quality Control & Machine Operators
• Ability to independently analyze and interpret data using various software program to support recommendations for operational improvements
• Perform product testing as needed to validate process, procedural or equipment changes
• Coordinate the production of trial/product development material thru the extrusion process segment
• Establish & document process conditions for specific designs, equipment, items, and structures (as directed)
• Identify and implement operational process improvements
• Assist in the design, modification, installation of equipment improvements
• Recommend new equipment that will improve efficiency or quality and/or reduce waste or other measurable benefits
• Assist with the purchase, installation, & start-up of new extrusion and related equipment
• Work as member/leader of implementation teams
• Evaluate & qualify new raw materials
• Assist manufacturing with processing/production issues
• Assist sales with customer quality issues
• Assist the Technical group in their evaluation and qualification new raw materials
• Comply with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s
• Any other functions or duties as assigned

• Oversee daily work activities of Extrusion Laminator employees working in tandem with Bristol Plant Manager and Production Scheduling.
• Review, evaluate and provide feedback and corrective action (when necessary) to employees.

Qualifications:

• At least ten (10) years of in plant or process engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Technical expertise of co-extrusion and extrusion lamination technics, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of web handling processes required
• Experience working with or leading manufacturing teams
• Excellent PC skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and solid presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to define and solve problems dealing with many variables and limited standards and time.
• Self-starter with initiative to anticipate what needs to be done
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, for dealing with all levels of employees, customers, and suppliers
• Manage projects and programs and be able to obtain buy in from all levels of the organization to implement programs

• Infrequent lifting of 50 lbs or less.
• Frequent standing and sitting, as well as occasional crawling, stooping, kneeling, reaching with arms, & crouching will be required to perform the duties of this position.
• May be required work at heights or in confined spaces for short periods of time during equipment inspections and modifications.

• Moderate travel to support extrusion operations in all manufacturing locations
• Travel, as needed, for equipment evaluations and testing, interacting with suppliers, visiting customers, maintaining certifications, seminars, training sessions, etc…
• Exposure to chemicals (inks, solvents), moving mechanical parts, extended noise, etc. may require the use of personal protective equipment; ear-plugs, safety glasses, gloves, etc.