SALARIED POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Process Engineer-Multiwall or Coating
SCOPE OF POSITION
Responsible for development of work methods, processes and operating procedures to improve quality, productivity and reduce waste. Designs, observes, documents and evaluates trial runs and recommends modifications. Assists in the start up of modifications and training of operators in their use
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES
Functional Responsibilities
- Observes specific production runs for work methods, processes and operating procedures and documents what is taking place.
- Designs and conducts experiments to establish relationships between control parameters and production results, both for quality and productivity.
- Documents observations of trial runs, writes or assists in writing final report on trials and justifications for new equipment.
- Proposes changes to methods, processes or procedures to improve quality, increase productivity, or reduce waste.
- Analyses problematic runs and recommends possible causes and solutions.
- Prepares performance specifications for new equipment. In conjunction with Area Foreman, Manufacturing Manger, Q.A. Technical sercvices and Production Manager, prepares Standard Operating Procedure manuals, especially with new equipment.
- Assists with the start-up and trouble shooting of new equipment and documents comparison with performance specifications and results.
- Keeps abreast of new developments through magazines and vendor contact.
- Review new and change work orders and ECO’s for runnability, standardization and cost savings.
- Reviews all complaints and manages complaint form responses.
- Implement corrective actions in response to complaint.
- Reverse engineer and design new product
- Modify products though knowledge of raw materials and end use for cost reduction and/or performance improvement.
- Understand and follow food safety and quality procedures
Managerial Responsibilities
N/A
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Frequent and regular contact with General Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Superintendent, Plant Engineer, Q.A. technical services and Production Supervisors to review problems, discuss possible solutions and new developments.
- Regular contact with operating personnel to gather data on problem areas.
- Occasional contact with Sales/Service Department for technical support.
- Occasional contact with customers and outside testing agencies.
- Occasional contact with government regulatory bodies or equipment suppliers.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular use of computers, telephones & misc office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Must organize complex tasks and meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Periods of light physical effort required. (ie. Occasional light lifting)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Conditions may cause minor discomfort due to limited exposure factors/elements. Minor risk of injury to self or others.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Technical Diploma or equivalent .
- Knowledge and experience with computer systems
Minimum experience
- 3-5 years experience in similar field
QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS
- Good people management skills
- Project management skills
- Computer literate
- Strong understanding of various trades
- Good oral & written communication skills Proficient in MS Office
- Detail oriented
Skills Required
- Technical diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years experience in a similar field
- Knowledge and experience with computer systems
- Proficient in MS Office
- Project management skills
- Good people management skills
- Strong understanding of various trades
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to organize complex tasks and meet deadlines
- Understand and follow food safety and quality procedures
What We Do
Hood Packaging is a quality manufacturer of packaging materials with 23 production facilities located in the United States and Canada. We have grown by acquisition and innovation. Our oldest, continuously running business, started over 100 years ago in the Jute and Cotton trade and we have expanded our flexible packaging skills into Paper, Plastic, and Woven packaging substrates as more advanced technology has developed for these products. A brief history to our growth: + TC Transcontintental (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2020 + Bemis Corporation (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2014 + Glopak Inc. acquired in 2006 + Bonar Packaging acquired in 2000 + Charleston Packaging acquired in 1986 + Southern Bag began in 1978 Each operation brings a particular skill, product, or other strength to our company – Liquid VFFS filling from Glopak and High Density printing are just a few of our innovative technologies. We are organized along two product types – Paper and Plastic. The Paper Division has 15 geographically diverse locations across the United States and Canada making flexible paper packaging structures with a very wide range of types, formats and closures. The Plastics Division has 8 production locations, again with the broadest possible selection of structures and many with unique applications. Cross selling our products allows us to develop unique product and supply arrangements. We plan to continue to innovate, to acquire and to develop strong industry relationships that will advance our technology, our skills and our products.
