SUMMARY: Provide engineering duties as assigned by Manufacturing Manager and/or Operations Manager. Responsible for overseeing new equipment installations as well as modifications existing equipment as necessary for the advancement of productivity within the manufacturing confines of the plant. Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems that effect productivity of the manufacturing group. Be involved with process improvements providing input in production problem solving. Manage the maintenance department providing guidance, instruction and admonishment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assure good engineering practices are provided in the design of all new and existing equipment as well as building systems.
• Active in troubleshooting production problems.
• Versed in PLC programming.
• Manage new equipment installations and startups.
• Design, install and startup equipment modifications.
• Negotiate price and purchase equipment and services as needed.
• Draft Capital Expenditure Requisitions - gather information for justification of capital, obtain cost of capital items.
• Fill out Project item listings.
• Fill out preliminary capital expenditure requisitions.
• Fill out formal capital expenditure requisitions.
• Provide management of the maintenance department as well as outside contractor.
• Assure adequate utilities to provide for the smooth operation of the manufacturing equipment and ancillary systems (i.e. incineration, building heat, etc.).
• Responsible for environmental and health reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Assure divisional compliance to all OSHA standards.
• Must be involved in plant manufacturing improvement efforts. Examples being QCO, press speed and utilization.
• In this described position, you are required to be a member of APC’s Division Leadership Team. The Division Leadership Team has been designated as our Food Safety Team. Members of the Division Leadership Team are responsible to ensure that fundamental food safety practices are adopted and maintained. The Division Leadership Team also ensures that adequate resources are available to achieve food safety objectives and support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of SQF System. The Manufacturing Manager is the designated backup for the Plant Engineer.
  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

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 and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities:

• Absenteeism: at work every day on time
• Accuracy: uncompromised
• AS400
• Coaching ability
• Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
• Conflict Resolution
• Confidentiality
• Deadlines
• Detail: attention to
• Fork truck license
• Independence
• Innovation: constantly re-develop systems
• Motivate: others
• Multiple projects/priorities/deadlines 
• Negotiation ability
• Organizational skills
• Presentation skills
• Professionalism/professional demeanor
• Project Management
• Safety
• Software: Microsoft Office Suite
• Team: work as a member with all employees
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at APC-Careers@americanpackaging.com.