Jobs at TekniPlex

Support R&D and commercialization of packaging technologies by designing and executing lab and pilot-scale experiments, generating technical data, building prototypes, conducting performance and analytical testing, documenting results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance projects from concept through validation.

Lead development and commercialization of new rubber products: design, costing, lab testing, pilot trials, scale-up, documentation, quality and regulatory compliance, and technology transfer to manufacturing while supporting customer and supplier interactions.

Lead day-to-day operations of a manufacturing department, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. Manage supervisors and frontline teams, drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), monitor KPIs (OEE, throughput, scrap, downtime), coordinate cross-functional activities, control labor and operating costs, and support new equipment startups and operational readiness.

Program, set up, and run LB3000 Okuma and MB-66VB CNC machines; perform setups, changeovers, troubleshooting, in-process inspections, and QC documentation. Support mold machining and tool & die tasks, optimize programs and tool paths, mentor junior programmers, collaborate on manufacturability, and participate in Kaizen/Lean continuous improvement.

Lead a team of 15-20 on an automated production floor to meet safety, quality, and production targets. Plan and allocate labor, train and develop staff, resolve and escalate issues, hire/retain employees, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The Senior Capital Project Manager leads major capital projects, manages budgets, ensures compliance with regulations, and mentors teams while promoting safety and innovation.

The Operations Quality Engineer ensures product quality and compliance in manufacturing, manages quality issues, supports new product introductions, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Coordinate Vent Department production scheduling and MRP transactions to meet customer commitments. Oversee production reporting, investigate discrepancies, train staff on MRP processes, assist inventories, monitor scrap trends, and collaborate with Production, QA, Engineering, Warehouse, and Planning to resolve constraints and improve reporting accuracy.

Lead development and commercialization of flexible packaging and closure liner products. Manage design, costing, trials, scale-up, documentation, quality/regulatory compliance, cross-functional project execution, supplier evaluation, testing, and technology transfer to manufacturing.

Lead technical delivery of capital equipment, automation, and process-improvement projects from concept through commissioning. Develop technology roadmaps, equipment specs, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, operational readiness, and documentation while ensuring safety, reliability, maintainability, budget and schedule adherence. Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize throughput, reduce waste, and capture lessons learned.

Participate in design, testing, validation, scale-up, and commercialization of flexible packaging structures. Conduct lab testing and data analysis, support pilot and production trials, coordinate cross-functional commercialization activities, maintain documentation, and interact with suppliers and customers to optimize manufacturability and product performance.

Operate and maintain grinding and pelletizing equipment, perform material handling (forklift, gaylords), follow safety/LOTO procedures, complete ISO/GMP/HACCP paperwork, troubleshoot equipment, maintain scrap and housekeeping, and support inventory and team training.

Lead and develop engineering team for greenfield startup and ongoing operations. Drive equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, capital projects, commissioning, and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering to maximize safety, quality, throughput, yield, and OEE.

Design and manage tooling projects using SolidWorks, support prototyping, testing, and equipment assembly for molded fiber manufacturing. Maintain CAD files, convert 3D models to 2D prints, collaborate with production and maintenance to optimize processes and troubleshoot new machinery.

Supports recruitment, onboarding, and employee integration by coordinating with staffing agencies, scheduling interviews and orientations, conducting new employee orientation, maintaining personnel and training records, addressing time/attendance and employee inquiries, coordinating engagement events and communications, and providing general HR administrative support.

Lead the Winston Salem manufacturing facility to meet operational and financial goals. Oversee safety, production, maintenance, engineering, environmental, and logistics. Drive machine utilization, reduce scrap, manage staffing and training, control costs, implement continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance while developing leadership and maintaining employee relations.

Lead daily operations across two Madison manufacturing sites, ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery and P&L targets. Drive continuous improvement, harmonize systems (MOS, SIOP, QMS), mentor site leaders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement strategic plans to optimize production, inventory, and profitability in a regulated medical manufacturing environment.

Develop and maintain EHS programs for a manufacturing plant, conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, lead audits, training, compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, drive safety culture and continuous improvement, manage workers' compensation coordination, and support emergency preparedness.

Coordinate purchasing from requisition through purchase order completion. Manage supplier communications, obtain quotes, monitor orders and inventory levels, track shipments, resolve discrepancies, support vendor onboarding and contract administration, prepare procurement reports, and collaborate with finance, warehouse, and operations.

Supervise 18–30 production employees on day shifts, plan and coordinate work, train and onboard staff, maintain production schedules and reports, enforce safety and quality, manage budgets and staffing, lead continuous improvement, and maintain floor presence (~50% of shift).