Greif
Packaging
HeadofPlasticClosuresTechnology
“Head of Plastic Closures Technology at Greif. Skills: Plastic closures, Injection molding, Manufacturing processes. Lead technical development activities. Coordinate technical development activities”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving capabilities
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline, 10+ years technical leadership experience, 10+ years in plastic packaging, 10+ years in injection molding, 10+ years in closures, 10+ years in high-volume manufacturing, Experience in injection processes, Experience in co-injection processes, Experience with molds, Experience with manufacturing automation, Experience with process optimization, Proven track record in cost reduction, Proven track record in process standardization, Proven track record in operational excellence
What You'll Do.
Lead technical development activities
Coordinate technical development activities
Act as technical owner
Act as subject matter expert
Drive product improvement initiatives
Define manufacturing best practices
Develop manufacturing best practices
Deploy manufacturing best practices
Lead process standardization efforts
Establish strategies to reduce cycle times
Execute strategies to reduce cycle times
Establish strategies to reduce downtime
Execute strategies to reduce downtime
Establish strategies to improve asset utilization
Execute strategies to improve asset utilization
Lead manufacturing cost reduction initiatives
Partner with Operations
Partner with Engineering
Partner with Procurement
Partner with Supply Chain
Define global technical standards
Define global specifications
Define global guidelines
Support capital investment decisions
Provide technical evaluations
Provide feasibility studies
Interface with external suppliers
Interface with technology partners
Identify new raw materials
Implement new raw materials
Identify new manufacturing technologies
Implement new manufacturing technologies
Provide technical support
Provide escalation leadership
Mentor engineering teams
Coach engineering teams
Technically guide engineering teams
Mentor technical teams
Coach technical teams
Technically guide technical teams
Report technical KPIs
Ensure compliance with safety requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with quality requirements
Ensure compliance with sustainability requirements
Build cross-functional relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional relationships
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