Container Management Specialist

Techniplas•Dalton, GA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Techniplas South is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety. The Techniplas Group runs 25 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 3,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Container Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing all returnable and expendable container operations, including inventory accuracy, fleet maintenance, container tracking systems, audits, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in returnable container or packaging management.
Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain roles required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business intelligence tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments.
Safety First, Always. We are committed to a zero-incident culture where every employee takes ownership of their own safety and the safety of others. Following safety protocols is not optional; it’s how we protect our people and our future.
Leading with Responsibility. We set the standard for environmental stewardship by making it a priority in every action. Each employee takes ownership of compliance and incident reporting, ensuring we operate responsibly and uphold our commitment to sustainability and regulatory excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Automotive Tier 1 experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily container inventories, monitor days-of-supply, and adjust processes to sustain production requirements.
Coordinate with production planning to ensure appropriate container quantities are available for all build schedules.
Oversee incoming and outgoing returnable containers, including receipt validation and CMS (Container Management System) updates.
Audit container usage within the facility to ensure compliance with customer and internal standards.
Maintain container fleet health by coordinating repairs, replacements, cleaning cycles, and preventative maintenance.
Request and schedule container shipments or pickups to maintain required inventory levels.
Perform physical stock-taking and accurately record balances in CMS.
Lead root cause analysis for container-related issues and facilitate resolution meetings.
Process reconciliations, complaints, expendable-use requests, and customer-required documentation.
Support logistics areas such as shipping, receiving, and line support when needed.
Develop and implement SOPs for container handling, storage, tracking, and maintenance.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive continuous improvement in container operations.
Serve as the subject matter expert for all returnable container management processes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.