Manager, Process & Set

Silgan Containers•Ottawa, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Good safety, attendance, and job performance record.
3-5 years in a blow molding facility, preferably working with shuttle equipment:
Working knowledge of blow molding tooling and components.
Ability to demonstrate high amount of quality and quantity of work.
Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, and anticipates needs.
Extent, to which team member completes work assignments, meets schedules, and follows established policies and procedures.
Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.
Must be dependable.
Must have good attendance record.
Must be willing to work after hours when needed.
Must be willing to travel when needed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Qualified blow molding setup

Responsibilities

Responsible for promoting and executing safe work practices throughout the Ottawa facility.
Manage the set-up department, ensuring all set ups are completed timely and accurate.
Identify mold issues and correct them by communicating, recommending changes to mold maker to optimize process/changes on tooling size(s).
Work with plant PDE to approve engineering on new tooling /mold.
Maintain listing of daily changes and report to plant manager at month’s end.
Manage process technicians and set-up personnel while working closely with shift supervisors, operators, and quality personnel to ensure the production floor is running smoothly and efficiently.
Work closely with PDE’S on new projects
Manage mold, head, barrel, and screw inventory.
Maintain set-up documentation for all jobs.
Training of new employees and operators
Work closely with customer service, scheduling, engineering, and manufacturing manager on upcoming jobs and ensuring all line components are here for the job.
Evaluate jobs that do not run to standard and work with appropriate personnel to bring them to standard.
Provide support to the plant during off hours as needed.
Monitor performance and attendance on direct reports and administer accordingly.