Technical Manufacturing Manager

TekniPlex•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is hiring a Technical Manufacturing Manager with deep engineering expertise and strong leadership capability to play a critical role in this exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced medical packaging by leading technical innovation, materials validation, and cross-functional manufacturing support across our Lien Road Facility. In this role, reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll manage technical operations, lead a team of engineers and technical experts, and ensure our materials, processes, and equipment exceed the stringent requirements of the healthcare packaging industry. You will bring analytical rigor, materials expertise, and a passion for solving complex problems in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer engineering teams — driving technical excellence from concept to commercialization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field required (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar preferred).
7+ years of experience in technical roles supporting manufacturing, preferably in regulated industries (medical, pharma, or food).
3+ years of leadership experience managing technical or engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of raw materials, validation protocols, and process optimization.
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Lead product and equipment validations, using enhanced data analysis to ensure performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Act as the primary technical liaison for customer engineering teams, offering technical documentation, on-site support, and process insights.
Own the qualification and implementation of alternate raw materials, driving innovation and cost-effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement of formulations and production procedures for better performance and repeatability.
Stay ahead of industry trends in medical packaging — including sustainability, materials innovation, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with manufacturing on equipment commissioning, process optimization, and technology integration.
Serve as a key member of plant leadership teams to overcome technical challenges and meet operational goals.
Lead the pre-press and graphics function, ensuring high-quality specifications and visual accuracy.
Manage, mentor, and empower a team of technical professionals - fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability.