Extrusion Technical Lead

Aptar Inc.•Auburn, AL

41d

About The Position

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following: Lead and mentor a team of operators, fostering a collaborative, safety focused, and performance driven environment. Ensure all team members are trained on the latest equipment, processes, and safety protocols. Acts as a point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues on the production floor. Oversee and improve the extrusion process to enhance product quality, minimize waste, and increase efficiency. Collaborate with the engineering team to implement new technologies or methods that drive innovation and efficiency. Assist maintenance Engineer with preventative maintenance activities. Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure prompt resolution of breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production. Links/returns raw materials using MES/SAP to ensure accurate inventory levels. Operates and troubleshoots extrusion and auxiliary equipment. Leads and performs material changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups as directed by area management. Performs and documents in-process sampling. Completes all required documentation accurately per GDP requirements. Makes process setting adjustments to ensure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained. Verifies that extruded products are package and labelled correctly. Champion a safety culture by ensuring that all safety guidelines, policies, and protocols are followed. Any other responsibilities assigned by area management. Qualifications/Education/Special Skills Physical ability to perform activity in the extrusion room Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment (Required) Experience leading troubleshooting efforts on extrusion or related equipment Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills

Requirements

Physical ability to perform activity in the extrusion room
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment (Required)
Experience leading troubleshooting efforts on extrusion or related equipment
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of operators, fostering a collaborative, safety focused, and performance driven environment.
Ensure all team members are trained on the latest equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
Acts as a point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues on the production floor.
Oversee and improve the extrusion process to enhance product quality, minimize waste, and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with the engineering team to implement new technologies or methods that drive innovation and efficiency.
Assist maintenance Engineer with preventative maintenance activities.
Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure prompt resolution of breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
Links/returns raw materials using MES/SAP to ensure accurate inventory levels.
Operates and troubleshoots extrusion and auxiliary equipment.
Leads and performs material changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups as directed by area management.
Performs and documents in-process sampling.
Completes all required documentation accurately per GDP requirements.
Makes process setting adjustments to ensure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained.
Verifies that extruded products are package and labelled correctly.
Champion a safety culture by ensuring that all safety guidelines, policies, and protocols are followed.
Any other responsibilities assigned by area management.