Work Experience and Requirements

• Five years prior experience in plastics extrusion engineering capacity preferred.
• BS Engineering or BS Chemical Engineering degree preferred, will consider: BSEE, BSME, BS Chemical, BSIE, Polymer Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Material Science, etc. preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and pass the knowledge along to others in classroom and practical experience.
• Proven ability to lead associates through coaching and mentoring.
• Track record of successful project management and team experience.
• Candidates should be highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change and be adept at communicating with all levels to get everyone on board.
• Technical and scientific knowledge of polymer extrusion process.
• Proficient with typical office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and project management skills required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals, Safety Data Sheets, and other literature as required.
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
• Intermediate mathematics skills required.

 Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires a moderate to high degree of standing, walking, stooping or kneeling, precision eye work, reaching, pulling or pushing.  Good hand dexterity, hearing, and vision are considered essential.  A moderate to high degree of repetitive motions using right, left, or both hands and/or feet may also be required.  Requires wearing personal protective equipment.  Requires working indoors in environmentally non-controlled conditions.

 Work Activities:

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Judging the Qualities of Product
• Processing Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Operating Forklift, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Getting Information
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• move or fit heavy objects
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• read specifications
• operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
• read technical drawings
• load or unload material or work piece into machinery
• perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO