Travel:

Manages Others:

 Yes

Yes, 100 employees

Job Description/Qualifications:

Successful and well established company in Tennessee is searching for a PVC Extrusion Production Manager.  The position requires experience in production management, plastic extrusion and good management/people skills.  BS degree is Required.  Potential to move into a Plant Manager role in the near future.  The position will manage a 3-shift, 100-employee plastic extrusion operation.

 Job Code#7-7E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Job Description/Qualifications:

Rapidly growing company in Northeast Ohio/Cleveland suburbs is searching for a Third Shift Injection Molding Supervisor.  The hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.  The position requires hands-on experience in plastic injection molding, processing, set-up's, troubleshooting and shift supervision.  The position will manage 10 employees on third shift. 

 Job Code#7-2E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Job Description/Qualifications:

Plastics company located near Jacksonville, FL is searching for an Extrusion  Process Engineer.  The position requires experience in Process Engineering, PVC Extrusion and Die Tuning.  College degree would be a Plus.  This is a hands-on type position.

 Job Code#7-1E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

 Some

Job Description/Qualifications:

Well established consumer and industrial products company in Kentucky is searching for an Injection Molding Process Engineer.

General Responsibilities:

• Design cost effective plastic molding processes with high quality standards.

• Provide technical support for the daily molding operations.

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of plastic and tooling to support future growth.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform process design, develop preliminary process flow diagrams and mold process FMEA.

• Provide materials and processing technical support for product development teams.

• Ability to read part drawings and perform first part inspections.

• Develop/prepare process data sheets.

• Select or participation in the selection of proper materials for construction/installation of plastic material handling systems.

• Daily technical support for molding operations.

• Initiate and/or lead process improvement teams in reducing cycle times, scrap reduction, set-up reduction, etc.

• Support and train mold technicians in plastic molding.

• Ability to troubleshoot process problems with materials, tooling, process or equipment using DOE.

• Knowledge of plastic industry and ability to help find the best technology for future growth.

• Hands-on knowledge of robotics and automation as applied to the molding process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree Required  in Plastics or Engineering.

• Five years of industrial product/process injection molding experience.

• Flexible to adjust work schedule to support 2nd and 3rd shift operations as required.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• An understanding of plastic materials and their processing requirements.

• Knowledge of injection molding equipment and how it works.

• Highly motivated self-starter and team player with positive attitude.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office software and Windows operating system along with ability to learn new systems.

• General knowledge of robotics and automation.

 Job Code#6-22E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

 Some

Job Description/Qualifications:

Growing company is searching for a Sales /Account Manager.  Ideally the position will be based in Chicago however, the company is open to Sales Account Manager's that are located in other geographic areas.  The position Requires experience in sales account management, plastic injection molding and plastic CAPS/Closures.  The position Requires someone with contacts and experience in the packaging/food industry.  Position will be involved in new business development and key account management.  Travel is Required.

 Job Code#6-23E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

 Some

Job Description/Qualifications:

Well established and very successful company in New Jersey is searching for an Injection Molding Manager.  The position requires a strong background in molding management, plastic injection molding, process improvement and automation.  BS degree is Strongly Preferred.

 Job Code#6-17E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

 Yes; 2-3 days per week; overnight travel possible at times

Responsibilities:

 

• Grow revenue at targeted automotive accounts through problem solving and relationship building.

• Meets with appropriate customer personnel (i.e., purchasing agents, marketing, design, engineering and program management) to review existing business and to initiate new business.

• Assist sales, quality, engineering and program management when required by:  meeting with appropriate personnel to discuss and acquire information regarding product designing, quality, production, delivery concerns, disputes regarding premium charges, obsolete material, and inadequate lead times.

• Conducts presentations on-site at target accounts to introduce as a future supplier.

• Develop overall account strategy for automotive sales.

Travel:  2-3 days per week; overnight travel possible at times

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

• Experience selling decorative plastic injection molded products to the automotive industry required.

• Experience with chrome plating, painting and laser etching a plus.

• Accomplish negotiating skills.

• Automotive experience a plus.

• Computer skills required:  MS Word, Excel, Outlook
  

 Job Code#11-15E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

25%  

Job Description/Qualifications:

My client is one of the largest flexible packaging companies in the United States .  They are looking for someone with a Strong materials procurement background in the packaging/plastics industry.  You will have management of engineering, planning, scheduling, warehousing and purchasing of given materials throughout the company.  You will need to be a change agent for each department driving operational excellence and quality.  Process improvement will play a strong roll in the day to day as well.

Experience Required: 

All qualified candidates Must have a Bachelors Degree and at least 5-10 years of experience in a packaging or plastics manufacturing environment. You must have a lean focused background with experience on the shop floor to the executive office.  Must be familiar with value streaming and 5S. Must also currently manage a staff in a manufacturing environment.

Job Code#TP612MM    Email Tim Palmer for more details on this position. 

Job Description/Qualifications:

Well established and successful plastics company in Southern Ohio is searching for a Plant Manager.  The position requires experience in plant management, plastic injection molding, cost reduction programs and budgeting.  The position will be responsible for over 150 employees. BS degree Preferred. 

 Job Code#6-7E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Job Description/Qualifications:

Seattle area company is searching for a Process Engineer.  The position will be involved with process development, process improvements, quality, safety and troubleshooting.  The position will provide technical support for injection molding and also involve plant trials, process improvement, scrap reduction, quality improvement and R&D.  The position requires 10+ years of experience in plastic injection molding, troubleshooting, tooling and new product launch. BS degree would be a Plus. 

 Job Code#6-10E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

Some

Job Description/Qualifications:

Very successful company with multiple manufacturing locations is searching for a Sr. Plastics Engineer in their Arkansas location.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Minimum of BS from an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program. Plastics Technology degree may substitute for an appropriate degree.

A minimum of 5 years experience in plastics injection molding and tooling.

Very Strong plastic tooling background, with emphasis on mold design, hot runner technology, plastic materials, molding processes, mold repairs and new mold construction is a Requirement.

Quoting of plastic parts to include establishing cycle times from part prints is a necessity.

Knowledge of quality control and part print references is also Required.

The ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment is Required.

Assembly, secondary operations to molded parts, plating of plastic parts, and decorating experience is a Plus.

 Job Code#5-6E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

Some

Job Description/Qualifications:

Very successful and growing company in Northern California is searching for a Sr. Process Engineer.  This position requires experience in process engineering, process improvement, cycle time reduction, sampling, troubleshooting, plastic injection molding and scrap reduction.

 Job Code#5-21E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position. 

Travel:

Some

Job Description/Qualifications:

Very successful company involved in automotive injection molding is searching for a Project Engineer / Program Manager with experience in injection molding.  The Project Engineer / Program Manager will be the primary interface between customer, engineering and manufacturing to finalize product/system solutions and coordinate all engineering changes, prototype and pre-production builds and program launch reviews.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (preferably in Engineering or Manufacturing).

• Successful program management and launch experience.

• Knowledge of plastics technology (injection molding).

• Management program to key time lines, modifying key milestones, using central program management.

• Strong knowledge of the automotive marketplace, its customers and business climate.

• Ability to take change and lead with assertiveness while building trust and confidence both internally and externally.

• Proven time management and project planning skills.

• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment highly Desired.

• Good financial understanding.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Effective communicator and presenter in formal and informal settings.

• Proficient in MS Project software along with MS Office Product Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

 Job Code#5-24E                Email Ron Eliason for more details on this position.