Technical Development Manager - Thermoplastics

The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams. Champion continuous improvement initiatives in safety, process variation reduction, scrap reduction, quality improvement, tool changeover time, equipment and mold downtime and cost reduction.

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At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

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Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

Position Summary:

The Technical Development Manager Thermoplastic Operations will provide leadership to the Production Setup and Die Changer technicians supporting thermoplastic injection molding. The incumbent will translate process standards, standard work, and technical direction into consistent daily practice and ensure compliance with established manufacturing procedures and documentation.

The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams.

Supervisor’s Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.
• Mentor and guide direct reports.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in safety, process variation reduction, scrap reduction, quality improvement, tool changeover time, equipment and mold downtime and cost reduction. Document these initiatives through the Strategic Initiative process.
• Utilize continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
  Work closely with schedulers to execute planned work orders effectively and efficiently to maintain 24-hour Setup and Die Changer schedule.
• Provide leadership of Production Setup and Die Changers in maintaining injection molding processes and process technology.
• Develop the technical skills and capabilities of the team through internal and external resources and shared learning.
• Assist in developing and facilitating training programs and defined training paths for Setup Technicians and Die Changers.
• Support the routine and preventive maintenance performed by Production Setup on the assigned shift.
• Support the introduction of new molds, equipment, and process technology, including process qualification and documentation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• ​Associate’s degree in technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations and/or manufacturing.
• Proficient understanding of injection molding processing, including troubleshooting and optimization processes.
• Working knowledge of mold and tooling handling, setup, and changeover practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Action and results oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• ​40+ hours per week.
• Indoor, office and plant manufacturing work environment.
• Plant manufacturing may experience warm temperatures.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Minimal lifting, up to 50 lbs. Bending, reaching, standing, walking.
• Plant manufacturing work environment requires PPE of safety toe shoes, protective eye wear, and hearing protection.
• Other plant manufacturing tasks may require additional PPE.

Position may be filled at another level in the job family dependent on the experience of the candidate.

Bemis Manufacturing Company does not offer employment-based sponsorship for work authorization, including H-1B, TN, or any other visa status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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