Overview In this role you drive process optimization and equipment enhancements for plastic blow molding in a multi-site environment. You'll apply mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC knowledge to troubleshoot, upgrade, and standardize processes, reducing waste and costs. You'll train operators, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead improvement programs across plants. The position offers travel to Baytown and Lavonia with a base location in Alsip, IL and emphasizes safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Compensation / Benefits- medical benefits
- dental benefits
- paid time off
- competitive benefits package
- day-one eligibility
- short-term incentive potential
Responsibilities- Promote productivity and quality improvements using lean methods (Kaizen, VSM) and OPEX alignment
- Specify and source equipment/controls, evaluating productivity, cost, and safety impacts
- Perform process optimization trials and root-cause analysis to reduce variability, waste, and costs
- Lead training of operators and leaders on standard production execution and safety
- Develop and maintain SOCs for major equipment and manage CPE program audits
- Collaborate with Reliability, Quality, and other engineering teams to deploy VQS and testing for new products
- Support documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement projects (A3) across plants
- Replicate best practices and ensure consistent processes across sites
- Travel to cover IBC plants and support cross-site initiatives
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 5+ years direct plastic blow molding experience with troubleshooting and optimization skills
- Strong mechanical skills with knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs
- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and optimize cycle times
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
- Knowledge of plastics materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment operations
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Safety-focused and able to document and train others
- Ability to travel as required
- Strong communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety-conscious mindset
- PLC programming
- Process optimization and troubleshooting
- Root-cause analysis
