Inside Liner Specialist

Trivium Packaging•Youngstown, OH

16h

About The Position

The Technical Specialist oversees the day-to-day operations of the Inside Liner Department, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production. The role provides hands-on technical support through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment optimization, and production assistance. The specialist ensures containers meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and Quality Assurance standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operator development. The position operates in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, elevated noise levels, and varying temperatures. It routinely uses computer systems, production monitoring tools, and communication devices. Strict adherence to safety, quality, and food safety standards is required.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of advanced technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to train, coach, and motivate employees in a production environment.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and other required safety gear.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documentation, procedures, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

Provide on-shift technical support for Inside Liner equipment and processes.
Model and promote safety, quality, and operational standards, and identify and communicate deviations.
Help identify and resolve production and quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Train, coach, and develop operators to improve technical skills, performance, and adherence to standard work.
Communicate departmental expectations, standard operating procedures, and best practices, and document performance observations and development opportunities.
Ensure operators complete required daily maintenance and inspection activities.
Support equipment changeovers by monitoring compliance with standard operating procedures, assessing tooling condition, and ensuring tooling is maintained and returned to designated storage areas.
Assist with quarterly and annual Total Productive Maintenance activities.
Monitor equipment performance and efficiency, and submit and track maintenance work orders as needed.
Stop or modify production processes when product quality, food safety, or employee safety is at risk.
Promptly report food safety, quality, or regulatory concerns to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.