Technical Manager/Plant Engineer

Sealed Air
United States, Pennsylvania, Hanover
Nov 16, 2024
Technical Manager/Plant Engineer LOCATION: Hanover, PA, US, 17331 REQ ID: 48857 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Airgenerated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com. Job Description Under the direction of the Regional Plant Manager, the Technical Manager/ Plant Engineer drives continuous improvement of the maintenance department.in Hanover. Based in Hanover, PA, the Regional Plant Engineer supports the Quality Management System and corporate objectives while ensuring a safe working environment. The position is responsible for establishing and enabling a consolidated process improvement program designed to integrate the business processes for continuously improving performance using Lean initiatives as the change methodology. The position requires process improvement of safety and environmental performance, reducing energy requirements, incremental production increases, and product presentation improvement. The individual works with talented and successful people to guide and reinforce a team of self-managed and achievement-oriented maintenance personnel. Responsibilities * Ensure regional compliance with government and safety regulations and company safe working practices. * Plan and direct activities related to design, modification and repair of machinery, mechanical and hydraulic components of production equipment in a manufacturing environment for multiply sites. * Oversee the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of automated machinery and equipment. * Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the office and plant facilities. * Develop and implement procedures to manage maintenance inventories. * Work with site leadership planning, coordinating and prioritizing maintenance needs with production requirements. * Investigate reliability issues and perform root cause analysis on significant failures. * Participate as key member of management team in the implementation of lean manufacturing practices. * Ensure effective leadership, evaluate and develop core competencies. * Implement training for the maintenance department. * Lead the Maintenance staff in electrical, mechanical, and process maintenance. * Ensure maintenance activities are executed to improve reliability, safety and quality. * Work with production to develop technical skills in manufacturing. * Monitor, measure, and improve predictive and preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime. * Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance metrics for site. * Forecast and operate within the maintenance and region-wide capital expense budget. * Responsible for specification and initial selection of plant related equipment to improve the effectiveness of operations. * Understand financial drivers in the form of budgets, cost, yields, operating plan, etc. * Schedule and manage maintenance operations to ensure maximum production for minimum cost. * Communicate with the SC Business Director, Plant Manager, and plant leadership sharing combined knowledge and information. * Travel between the three sites is required to provide support and enhance the site(s) performance. Qualifications Education * Bachelor's degree in engineering * Green Belt Certification, preferred Other Requirements * Minimum 5 years engineering experience with demonstrated leadership experience * Previous management experience, highly preferred. * Must have paper making and paper converting experience. * Demonstrated understanding of maintenance productivity and budget metrics. * Strong troubleshooting ability including root cause corrective action skills. * Demonstrated experience working closely with leaders from production, purchasing, suppliers and others. * Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, SAP and other enterprise software for purchasing and maintenance management. * Automation/ Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC Controls) exposure. * Previous hands-on experience with heavy industrial plant maintenance including hydraulics, pumps, and electrical. * Experience with ISO 9001 implementation and compliance. * Proficient in the use of Lean Six Sigma principles. * Knowledge of OSHA and formal safety programs. * Strong and proven management and leadership skills required. * Proven project management skills and experience. * Good organizational skills, analytical ability, written and verbal communication skills. * Planning and problem-solving ability. * Must be flexible, innovative, and comfortable in setting own priorities. Physical Requirements * Ability to lift to 40 lbs. * Ability to stand for long periods * Ability to bend, reach, pull Requisition id:48857 Relocation:No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1 WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?* It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability. It's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources. Nearest Major Market: York PA Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster Job Segment: Plant Operator, Supply Chain Manager, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Management