Competence in managing project resources, whether measured by the number of   projects or their annual financial value. Skill in developing business cases to justify investments and collaborating with other   departments to input data. Familiarity with regulations (NFPA, OSHA, EPA), best practices, and performance   standards. Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, i.e., gearboxes, belts, chains, pulleys, fans,   welding, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabricating, tools, PLCs, ladder diagrams,   drives, DC and AC voltage, relays, SCADA systems, networking, three-phase and   single-phase power distribution, lighting, power supplies, and controls and shop   knowledge. Read equipment layout and design, electrical and mechanical prints. Understanding of safety associated with drift, mechanical loads, LOTO, steam,   pressure, tolerances, electricity, security systems, and atmosphere

 Food Packaging or Food Manufacturing experience.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, installation and startup of process equipment associatedwith existing machinery modification and upgrade, and new process technology.

Monthly reporting of capital spending compared to individual project budgets and overallcorporate capital budget.

Manage complex engineering projects related to new production, capital investmentsand cost savings opportunities.  This includes managing the project schedule, scope,budget and quality of each project.

Participate in the long-term strategic planning for new production capability and capacity as well as annual capital budget planning process.

Responsible for economic analysis and justification of capital requests from theproduction, marketing/sales, and technical departments.

Track capital expenses for various engineering projects, including assisting withbudgeting, managing project costs, completing purchase orders and tracking final  costs.

 Oversee external vendors/contractors to ensure safety standards are met or exceeded throughout project lifecycle.

 Manage post project performance analysis on all capital projects with a budget of $100,000 or more. Reports may be required for capital projects with a budget of less than $100,000. 

 Assist with overall plant operations and maintenance by optimizing process conditions, resolving process problems and quality deficiencies, and reducing capacity restrictions

 Assist with packaging machine problem solving relating to design deficiencies as required. 

 Promote teamwork across the facility while interacting with employees to support the company's quality, safety and PIE program. 

 Stay abreast of new technological development associated with plastic film equipment   and processes, including extrusion, web handling, printing, and other converting   technologies. 

 Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant with ISO 9001 standards.

 Conduct ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Director   of Operations.