Technical Manager

Winpak Control Group (WCG) is seeking a Technical Manager to join their team based out of Norwood, New Jersey.

As the Technical Manager reporting to the Plant Manager of WCG, you'll be the key expert on all technical aspects of products, materials, printing equipment, and processes. This includes optimizing material-machine interactions, evaluating new products, analyzing competitors, and scouting new technologies.

You'll advise management on new product development, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met while aligning with Winpak's policies and regulations. In collaboration with sales, operations, and purchasing teams, you'll drive revenue growth and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.

Your primary focus will be enhancing material performance, optimizing equipment, improving product quality, and reducing costs. You'll lead technology scouting, material replacement projects, and cost-saving initiatives, providing expert guidance in printing equipment, ink systems, coatings, and material selection.

Key Responsibilities:Safety & Compliance

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure a safe work environment.
• Participate in the Health and Safety Committee, addressing and resolving safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements from government and external agencies

Operations & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and procurement teams to meet company and customer specifications.
• Drive plant efficiency improvements while ensuring equipment reliability and meeting cost objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on ink systems, coatings, substrates, printing equipment, and process optimization.
• Lead projects focused on ink system and material substitutions to improve cost-efficiency in printing operations.
• Collaborate with R&D and operations teams to optimize production rates, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Lead specification optimization and cost-reduction initiatives for Winpak and its clients.

Collaboration & Team Development

• Recommend and implement training programs to develop technical and managerial skills across teams Promote teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication within Winpak's teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external business units to achieve operational targets.
• Serve as the primary resource for printing-related best practices and training.

Additional Responsibilities

• Stay current on industry trends by engaging with suppliers, attending seminars, conferences, and reading trade publications.
• Evaluate and recommend investments in alternative print technologies.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a comparable technical degree.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing printing industry
• 5+ years of experience working with ink systems, coatings, packaging materials, and printing processes.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing CAPEX for the acquisition of a variety of different equipment's
• 5+ years of experience collaborating with or leading cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of experience in a role that required exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of food contact (FDA) and cGMP regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience or relevant printing experience including flexographic, offset, gravure printing, or flexible packaging.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects and using project management skills, tools and technology
• 5+ years of experience proficiently using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak's vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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