Career Opportunities

Overview

Job Summary

- Develop and acquire sales for Spartech, with new and existing customers. Gather customer, market and product data, develop sales plans, expand current accounts, establish new customers, and work with customers to resolve issues. Work with internal functional areas to ensure quality product production, timeliness of delivery and resolution of issues.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
May include most or all of the following duties:

- Sales of Spartech products assigned to job to new or existing customers
- Develop strategic business partnerships; create and negotiate long term business relationships
- Seek, create and develop new business opportunities to build sales; recommend and negotiate best pricing levels for Spartech products sold
- Develop and execute account specific sales and marketing strategies
- Ensure customer service needs are met, and troubleshoot problems reported by customers, providing liaison between them and Spartech technical groups when handling complaints or problems
- Participate in sales forecasting and strategic planning; research, develop and maintain long & short range sales & marketing plans
- Gather and report market trends and intelligence to aid management in understanding and acting upon customer, consumer and industry insights
- Adapt knowledge of customer strategies to Spartech strategy to optimize sales potential
- Negotiate, individually or as a member of a team, sales contracts and agreements.
- Aid in working capital management, specifically with respect to inventory levels and receivables, as requested by Accounting.
- Serve effectively as the customer's advocate within Spartech, while supporting Spartech's objectives.
- Understand and promote all of Spartech's products within existing customer base.
- Effectively communicate and championSpartech's goals and values to customers. Initiate and coordinate multi-level functional communications between customer and Spartech personnel.
- Maintain a good, practical knowl3edge of the markets in which our customers compete. Become a resource for customers to stimulate, aid and enhance product development activities.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties, as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in marketing, technical discipline, business or related, or equivalent
- Specific sales and industry experience with products similar to those sold within area of sales responsibility preferred
- Experience researching market and products, sales forecasting and establishing sales plans required.
- Experience using software system associated with sales function a plus
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience using PowerPoint preferred.
- One to two years experience negotiating sales contracts for company products similar to Spartech's is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of effective sales techniques, market and product research methods, and sales forecasting and planning required.
- Knowledge of specifics of products being sold, production and delivery methods and capabilities, and required sales/financial reporting.
- Able to effectively negotiate contracts and sales agreements directly with customer, including large customers for multi-year contracts with values of multi-million dollars, if required.
- Solid verbal and written communications skills; ability to give effective presentations, and be understood by internal and external interfaces.
- Ability to effectively work in team environment across multi-functional disciplines.
- Able to effectively interface with all types and levels of internal and external individuals, and resolve customer issues, balancing needs of customer with business objectives of Company
- Good planning and organization skills; self starter with solid problem solving ability
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of PowerPoint preferred.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, discounts, etc.
- Ability to travel, up to 75%, as required.

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary

Management of customer sales accounts, including maintenance of current sales, development of additional sales, new and existing contract negotiations, and working with internal and external sources to ensure production, quality, delivery, and cost requirements are met. Creation of new business opportunities and customers, identification, development and sales of new products, and assistance with production implementation.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Management of approximately $100 - 150 million in sales for Spartech. Develop and nurture strong customer contacts and positive, proactive relationships with customer interfaces, ensuring open streams of communication. Regularly contact existing customers to review current sales status and address customer concerns.
- Balance pricing, volume, and working capital with each customer, to result in the optimum combination, as defined by management. Serve effectively as the customer's advocate within Spartech, while meeting Spartech's objectives.
- Understand and promote all of Spartech's products within existing customer base.
- Effectively communicate and champion Spartech's goals and values to customers. Initiate and coordinate multi-level functional communications between customer and Spartech personnel.
- Work with internal and external entities to resolve any problems inhibiting fulfilling contract requirements and customer expectations, including delivery, product quality, changes, rejection issues, etc. Recommend changes to procedures and policies that will support and enhance the company's ability to meet contractual obligations and support the development and maintenance of a strong, long term customer base.
- Initiate and conduct ongoing dialogues with Spartech customer service, department/business unit heads, and plant/quality managers to coordinate sales activity, contract issues, production problems, future product plans, etc., and ensure a close connection between customer expectation /feedback and Spartech output. Develop action plans to ensure on-time, quality deliverables, and address customer issues, while supporting the needs and capabilities of the functions involved in the production and delivery of products.
- Keep abreast of the latest technology, trends and products related to Spartech products. Ascertain product needs of customers, and identify possible new business opportunities. Maintain a deep practical knowledge of the markets in which our customers compete. Become a resource for customers to stimulate, aid and enhance product development activities. Work with Spartech manufacturing, quality and Product Development Center to assess new product proposals and to determine feasibility and cost of proposed new products.
- Establish, track and convey appropriate pricing to appropriate employees and customers. Develop/present bids to customers, and negotiate new, and modify existing, sales contracts. Advise all affected departments and functions of contract provisions, and assist with development of plans and schedules for meeting production and delivery requirements. Assist with any issues of outside contractors involved with production and delivery of Spartech.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related discipline, or equivalent.
- Minimum ten years of field sales experience with products similar to Spartech's, with minimum three years as account manager of multi-million dollar sales contracts, including product development and negotiation of contracts in size and scope to those associated with a National Account Manager position.
- Three years experience with sales of polymers products. Minimum three years experience working with production and quality departments, and assisting in resolving production issues to meet customer contract deliverables.
- Experienced in sales data collection and analysis, and applying it to sales strategies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Understanding of polymers, plastic resins, multi-component plastic structures, and/or materials utilized in Spartech products within sales group. Familiarity with production methods and processes.
- Understanding of profit/loss statements and pricing strategies; may require ability to understand and create cost models
- Ability to proactively pursue and effectively assess sales opportunities, establish trust with customers, and implement successful sales strategies.
- Ability to conduct complex contract negotiations.
- Ability to effectively evaluate if Spartech products can be profitably manufactured that meet customer demands, and create of effective proposal and implementation plans to achieve organizational sales goals.
- Ability to work well with all types of external customers, determine and adopt most effective business approach with each customer, and respond appropriately to customer needs and requests.
- Effectively listen and communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with all internal and external customers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience working with PowerPoint desired.
- Ability to travel 50% to 75%.

Overview

Job Summary

- Design, direct, administer and implement all sales programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets in assigned region by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans and forecasts, that ensure the corporations profit goals are met.
- Develop and manage sales operating budgets for multiple manufacturing facilities and business units
- Develop, implement and maintain targeted sales action plans to ensure profitable growth through realization of new opportunities, and further penetration into existing business
- Develop and recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
- Achieve satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to preset standards and industry and economic trends.
- Oversee and evaluate market research and adjusts sales strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
- Shepherd new projects through the development process action as the liaison between the customer and Spartech
- Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
- Prepare and present sales activity reports showing sales volume, potential sales and areas of proposed client bas expansion
- Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.
- Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
- Direct market channel development activity and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
- Represent company at trade association meetings to promote product.
- Meet with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
- Coordinate liaison between sales department and other sales related units.
- Assist other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.
- Review and analyze sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.
- Directs product research and development.
- Ensure that the responsibilities, authorities and accountability of all direct subordinates, including sales and customer sales, is clearly defined and understood; ensure training and performance evaluation of employees
- Regular attendance
- Other duties, as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, technical discipline, manufacturing or related discipline, or equivalent.
- Minimum eight years' business experience in manufacturing environment, , with minimum five years in sales and/or marketing , preferably with multiple large/major sales accounts, with products similar to Spartech's
- Minimum three years experience as head of sales or marketing department, with experience leading or supervising employees.
- Experience developing and implementing business and sales plans, product pricing, and financial forecasting, analysis and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Understanding of the sales process and ability to implement it. Solid negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of target industries, the competitive environment, including competitor's strengths and weaknesses. Ability to research market indicators and identify potential customers, develop sales, customer base and increase revenues to Company
- Understanding of the products involved in sales responsibilities, such as polymers, plastics, thermoforming, new product development, part design and tool building processes.
- Ability to evaluate operation, identify and implement actions to improve service, reduce costs, enhance employee performance, etc.
- Ability to think and plan in a strategic manner to improve all facets of the operation, using sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, creativity, and strong operational focus, and adapt to changes in the work environment, and change approach or method to best fit the situation.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively interface with all levels and types of internal and external employees and business associates. Skilled in customer service and resolving issues for optimal results to Company and customer. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to provide leadership and build and maintain a strong team environment, and provide vision, motivation and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
- Familiarity with Microsoft office Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with customer service or related software applications a plus. Familiarity with Oracle is a plus.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The travel required for this position is 50% to 70%.
- International travel may be required.

 

Overview

Job Summary
Plans, coordinates and direct quality control programs designed to ensure continuous established standards. Provides leadership to Quality Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
Duties can include some or all of the following:

- Develop and optimize production processes in cooperation with other production and management personnel, minimizing defects, cost and customer complaints, and improving quality capability. Identify opportunities for improvement and spearhead appropriate changes.
- Develop and implement sustainable quality management system to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards, including ISO, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other associated practices and programs.
- Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures and perform inspections; conduct training in quality concepts and tools, and make changes to correct issues, as necessary
- Apply ISO standards and procedures to all applicable areas of quality and associated functions. Stay abreast of ISO updates and changes, modify procedures and work instructions, maintain document and data control, and communicate ISO guidelines to all affected personnel
- Maintain Integrated Management System/Quality Information Database, control records and documentation, including work instructions, procedures, records and documentation. Conduct training classes for Quality and IMS.
- Establish internal and external quality performance metrics, evaluate performance, and make changes, when appropriate. Develop, analyze and report statistical data on performance results. Conduct quality management review meetings.
- Nurture strong customer relationships, determine quality expectations and establish/apply quality standards. Quickly investigate and resolve complaints regarding quality or technical issues.
- Conduct and oversee internal, external and third party quality audits. Ensure facilities are in compliance with quality standards and procedures
- Participate in Operational Excellence Program, and conduct Management Review of Quality
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Duties may also include:
- Supervise the work of Lab Technician(s) in inspection and testing activities; develop new and revised test methods, train personnel, and ensure continuous controls over products
- Maintain calibration equipment and make purchases as necessary

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline, quality management, or related field or equivalent
- Ten years of operations experience preferred. Minimum of five years quality experience in production, preferably in environment similar to Spartech's, with at least four in a quality leadership role
- Experience with setting up and/or administering practices and programs for Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and ISO standards and applications. Experience conducting internal quality audit and responding to external quality audits preferred.
- Minimum five years experience with thermoplastic processing
- Experience using ERP or other manufacturing system; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; PowerPoint preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and procedures, including Operational Excellence Principles, and how to effectively integrate them and achieve optimal production results.
- Knowledge of quality policies, programs, regulations, and procedures, and how to effectively put them into practice in manufacturing environment, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Black Belt and ISO standards and procedures. Ability to perform and utilize Operational Excellence tools, as required.
- Good knowledge of thermoplastic processing
- Strong leadership skills and ability to build and lead quality team to attain objectives and performance.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals. Strong technical writing skills and ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to perform and apply mathematical calculations to such tasks as frequency distributions, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlations, techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents,, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook; knowledge of Access preferred.

 

Overview

Job Summary
Responsible for Product Stewardship process development, leadership and direction at the corporate level ensuring Spartech products are safe for their intended use and comply with all regulatory and Spartech requirements in the markets they are sold

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

- Provide Leadership, Process Development and Direction as needed for product safety and regulatory compliance and substantiation for Spartech finished products.
- Support New Product Development efforts by establishing controls for raw material and finished product commercialization as they relate to product stewardship compliance and objectives
- Manage process for identification of regulatory or customer compliance requirements as well as steps necessary to ensure compliance.
- Manage the performance, and budget, of outside consultants to ensure that the greatest value is being realized to mitigate liability and risk.
- Maintain forward looking Product Stewardship leadership by advising company management on appropriate reaction to regulatory changes. Be prepared to comply with future anticipated regulatory changes as well as customer requirements, consumer trends and Spartech initiatives.
- Identify and track key performance indicators (KPI) and metrics related to stewardship efforts
- Establish internal/external communication system to inform stakeholders of current issues, changes to company policy or procedures, sustainability trends, improvement initiatives and metrics monitoring
- Audit corporate compliance with responsibilities and process at each level of the Product Stewardship process. Request Operations assistance with non-conformances that do not correct themselves after education/training and business risk assessment.
- Support, co-ordinate, and oversee company facilities' product safety systems and procedures, including plant sanitation / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), product security measures, etc. Optimize efficiency and effectiveness of independent GMP audit services, and others, while satisfying customers' often conflicting requirements regarding choice of audit service providers.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor of Science degree in business or scientific discipline or related or equivalent. Masters degree in business (MB A) or scientific discipline preferred
- Minimum four years prior experience with product stewardship, preferably in environment similar to Spartech's
- Experience working with various governmental and private agencies on business and production issues, including FDA, OSHA, EPA and their counterparts in Canada, Mexico, European Union, globally as needed as well as third party groups such as UL, NSF, FM Global and other agencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong knowledge of product stewardship standards, practices, policies, and regulations, in support of establishment of Process Development and Direction as needed for product safety and regulatory compliance, and substantiation for Spartech finished products
- Familiarity with regulatory agencies and regulations/legal standards for substantiation for Spartech finished products (i.e. OSHA, FDA, UL, REACH, etc.)
- Ability to develop and execute training of employees in regulatory/compliance procedures and regulations
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals
- Solid writing skills, including correspondence, policies, procedures, presentations, reports, etc.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including rates, ratios, percents, etc.
- Ability to travel approximately 20%

 

Overview

Job Summary
Develop, trial and commercialize new, and modified compounds for proprietary sheet and packaging markets. Locate and match technical performance attributes of products to new application opportunities identified by Sales and Marketing

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

- Support, manage and/or carry out new product development programs.
- Match new business opportunities with existing product technology.
- Carry out raw material qualifications with existing product technology.
- Maintain current awareness of appropriate advances in polymer, and process, science and technology.
- Provide technical assistance to customers.
- Support manufacturing as new technologies are moved to commercialization.
- Provide technical insight in assessment of external technology offerings.
- Identify new technologies for further investigation.
- Assist sales in capturing new business opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, both internal and external, to promote new product developments at Spartech Corporation.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Master of Science in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related or equivalent
- With M.S., minimum five years experience in polymer or materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related , preferably with Spartech or related products or
- Bachelor of Science in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related or equivalent
- With B.S. degree, ten years experience in Polymer or Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related, preferably with Spartech or related products
- Minimum of five years experience in plastics compounding and/or processing
- Preferred experience with processing high performance materials and blends

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Solid knowledge of high performance materials and blends related to Spartech products
- Substantial knowledge of polymers, fillers, reinforcing agents, thermal and UV stabilizers
- Sound experience in sheet extrusion technologies
- Working knowledge of compounding technologies and machine operations
- Ability to translate processing and end use performance requirements to compound formulation and sheet production
- Experience in physical testing of materials
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, including customers and suppliers.
- Ability to work in and support team environment
- High level of proficiency in computer skills, e.g., word processing, Excel, Power Point and Oracle
- Strong multi-tasking capability and analytical skills

 

Overview

Job Summary

Conceptualize, develop, trial and commercialize new, and modified, compounds for proprietary sheet and packaging markets. Locate and match technical performance attributes of products to new application opportunities identified by Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

- Put forth a development plan for proprietary formulations in new-to-Spartech Engineering Resins (Nylon, Polycarbonate, Polyesters, Bio-based resins)
- Independently propose a few development programs Spartech should work on
- Ability to mentor the Development Scientists (in early career only)
- Initiate processes for efficiency in speed to market
- Help move at least one program into manufacturing (bridge technology to manufacturing)
- Conceive, identify and develop new technologies and products, applicable to customer needs, Spartech capabilities and in support of Company business objectives
- Manage and carry out new product investigative and development programs.
- Match new business opportunities with existing product technology.
- Carry out raw material qualifications with existing product technology.
- Maintain current awareness of appropriate advances in polymer, and process, science and technology.
- Resolve complex technical issues, and develop effective, creative solutions to problems for which known or customary solutions do not apply
- Provide technical assistance to customers.
- Support manufacturing as new technologies are moved to commercialization.
- Provide all levels of technical insight in assessment of external technology offerings.
- Assist sales in capturing new business opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, both internal and external, to promote new product developments at Spartech Corporation.
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Master of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, or related or equivalent
- Minimum of ten years experience in the plastics industry (not a synthetic resins person); Compounding and Formulations background preferred
- Previous supervisory experience required

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Must have a good patent portfolio with both written and accepted patents
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, including customers and suppliers.
- Must be dynamic- a high energy person who has the ability to take ownership of a project
- Strong knowledge of high performance materials and blends related to Spartech products
- Extensive knowledge of polymers, fillers, reinforcing agents, thermal and UV stabilizers
- Broad experience in sheet extrusion technologies
- Ability to formulate and carry out creative, effective solutions to non-standard technological and project issues and problems
- Working knowledge of compounding technologies and machine operations
- Ability to translate processing and end use performance requirements to compound formulation and sheet production
- Expertise in physical testing of materials
- Ability to perform at all required levels without appreciable supervisory oversight
- Ability to work in, develop and support a team environment
- High level of proficiency in computer skills, e.g., word processing, Excel, Power Point and Oracle
- Strong multi-tasking capability and analytical skills

 

Overview

Job Summary
Support new packaging development through trials, equipment, and process development. Identify and match technical performance attributes of products to new application opportunities identified by Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
- Manage and support new product development programs.
- Manage new product and process development projects at the Technology Center.
- Support manufacturing as new technologies are moved to commercialization.
- Provide technical assistance to customers, especially new developmental projects.
- Identify, document and provide technical assistance on capturing new intellectual property opportunities.
- Match new business opportunities with existing product technology.
- Identify and provide technical insight in assessment of external technology offerings.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related or equivalent
- With B.S. degree, five years packaging experience in the field of extrusion and thermoforming equipment and processes.
- Preferred experience in rigid packaging.
- Preferred experience with barrier polymers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to travel 20-30% of the time.
- Knowledge of key production processes (extrusion, thermoforming, etc.) and polymer behavior
- Knowledge of polymers utilized in rigid packaging.
- Knowledge of key equipment utilized in packaging extrusion, thermoforming and part decorating
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, including customers and suppliers.
- Ability to work in and support a team environment
- Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, policies and procedures
- High level of proficiency in computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point
- Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities
- Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Overview

Job Summary

This position will repair, build, inspect, install and troubleshoot all phases of both electrical and mechanical systems of the production equipment and building facilities.

 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Repair, build, inspect, install and troubleshoot all phases of both electrical and mechanical systems of the production equipment and building facilities.
- Operate a manlift/forklift and other related maintenance equipment.
- Read and use adjustable precision instruments (metric and standard) such as: micrometers, electrical meters, gauges, calipers, etc...
- Operate manual lathes, mills, saws, grinders, etc.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- 2 year Associates degree or 4 years related work experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
- All work experience must be in a manufacturing environment.

This position requires previous Industrial Electrical experience in addition to the mechanical requirements.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Follow all established safety practices and procedures including reading the material safety data sheet.
- Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out, confined space, PPE, and fall protection procedures.
- Moderate computer skills.
- Both verbal and written communication skills.
- Extrusion experience and PLC programming a plus

Overview

This position has overall responsibility for the production function and meeting Company business and financial objectives of the Extrusion Department. Candidate will direct management of production operations and workers, including meeting quantity, quality, schedule and cost objectives, and adherence to safety, quality, governmental and company standards and regulations. Also, must establish metrics for measuring production results, gather and report data, and take appropriate action based on results, when appropriate. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, manufacturing, or industrial engineer related field.

 

 

Responsibilities

- Work with management to establish production and quality control standards. Plan and direct production activities directly and through subordinate supervisors and/or lead employees
- Responsible for scheduling, monitoring of raw material usage and finished goods.
- Review raw and other material and supply needs, and work with procurement to ensure material needs are met and delivered in timely manner. Plan future requirements based on orders, production schedules and forecasts.
- Coordinate production activities with other functions such as procurement, maintenance and quality control to obtain optimum production results
- Establish metrics for measuring production results, gather and report data, and take appropriate action based on results, when appropriate
- Work with other managers and HR to oversee hire, training, performance appraisal, discipline and termination of production, warehouse and maintenance employees, and resolve employee relations issues
- Develop budget and cost controls, establish and maintain performance results and reports results, as required.
- Responsible for monitoring and enforcing plant procedures and work rules.
- Implement and monitor safety programs, to eliminate or reduce the number of unsafe conditions that could result in injury or damage.
- Conduct regular meetings with crews to include safety, quality and continuous improvement, work area order and policy changes.
- Schedule equipment maintenance and repair to coordinate with production schedules.
- Assist plant manager with processing issues
- Review all finished paperwork completed on the plant floor
- Ownership of plant's primary processes (e.g., extrusion, thermoforming, mixing, etc.) in support of company and plant goals and objectives
- Optimizes process performance through the use of Operational Excellence tools and techniques
- Contributes to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness
- Identifies and recommends improvements to the Preventative Maintenance program
- Collects and maintains primary process operating conditions for specific products to ensure repeatability
- Collaborates with Operations Management to define goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, material utilization, labor optimization, conversion cost enhancement and product quality
- Trains operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis
- Leads projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures
- Engages with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction
- Plans, designs, and executes empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) on critical to quality "Y" variables
- Ensures compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Additional duties could include:
- Establishing product formulation, development and modification requirements
- Manage inventory of materials, parts, tools and/or finished product to maintain required supply
- Design, repair or modify production equipment

Skill Requirements

- Understanding of all phases of production line processes and procedures. Ability to effectively collaborate with management team and evaluate manufacturing operation, understand how to effectively integrate multiple production lines, and achieve or exceed expected results.
- Knowledge of productions planning, warehousing, purchasing and material control processes.
- A working knowledge of engineering, maintenance and design, repair and modification.
- Identify and implement effective strategic plans, programs, and solutions to improve production and costs through direct and subordinate supervisor actions
- Ability to effectively work with labor force and resolve disciplinary and employee relations issues
- Understanding of ERP or other manufacturing software, preferably with Oracle manufacturing systems
- Good understanding safety standards and regulations; understanding of the Spartech Health & Safety Management System preferred
- Knowledge of materials, processes and technologies used in Spartech products, as they apply to production associated with job preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO standards, including ISO/TS 16949, when applicable
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions, drawings, schematics, blue prints, etc. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, and calculate figures, percentages, discounts, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work effectively, and develop and execute project plans
- Effectively interface with all levels and types of internal and external individuals and customers, verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively document and enter production status, procedures and other job-related information.
- Ability to effectively resolve problems and implement workable implementation plans, utilizing good judgment and creativity.
- Ability to work in, build, and maintain a strong team environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

 

Overview

Job Summary

Drive process optimization, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. This position will coordinate both long and short term project identification and execution in order to achieve a facility's goals and objectives.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

- Ownership of plant's primary processes (e.g., extrusion, thermoforming, mixing, etc.) in support of company and plant goals and objectives.
- Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence tools and techniques.
- Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness.
- Drive Lean Concepts within the plant and work closely with the Division Lean Coordinator to ensure the success of this effort.
- Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including regrind utilization.
- Collect and maintain primary process operating conditions for specific products to ensure repeatability.
- Collaborate with Operations Management to define goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality.
- Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis.
- Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures.
- Engage with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- BS Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent.
- Minimum five years professional operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related Industry.
- Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), strongly preferred.
- Experience using ERP or other manufacturing enterprise systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data driven results.
- Knowledge of key production processes (extrusion, thermoforming, etc.) and polymer behavior.
- Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities.
- Solid skills In Operational Excellence.
- Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation.
- Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations.
- Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings).
- Ability to train people.
- Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred.
- Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary
Conduct audit, policy and procedure, and ERM projects as assigned, develop the requested deliverables (workpapers, P&P documents and ERM project reports and forms), ensure compliance to standards and regulations, and recommend changes in practices to improve company operations.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Conduct policy and procedures research and documentation as directed by the Department Director.
o Prepare research supporting the updated recommendations
o Summarize results and findings
o Develop recommendations for new policy and procedure directions
o Prepare presentations and correspondence of recommendations and activities.
- Evaluate the company's documented policies and procedures by reviewing and analyzing documents, reports, operating practices, and other outcomes for the purpose of cataloguing, and prioritizing for update or consolidation or elimination.
- Work with business units to improve documentation of stated policies and procedures by recommending changes in operational, financial and other policies and practices.
- Develop and deliver training materials for the roll out of new/updated policies and procedures
- Work closely with the IT Development team on the coordination of new systems requirements and the updating of Policies and Procedures.
- Support Director on overall development and documentation of the Company's ERM business processes, from the identification or risks, to the assessment of impact, and the development and execution of management risk mitigation procedures.
- Design and implement the use of CAAT's (Computer assisted audit techniques) and other continuous monitoring tools using the available tools like Access, ACL or IDEA.
- Participate in special projects as assigned and ensure that the objectives of those projects are met.
- Participate on internal audit assignments as assigned
- Assist Department management in the overall administrative tasks for the function.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
- CPA or other certification (or working towards) is preferred to show expertise and credentials.
- 1+ years of public accounting or combined public accounting/industry auditing and or Accounting experience.
- Prior administrative/accounting/auditing experience in manufacturing environment preferred
- Familiarity with financial and operational information systems in support of manufacturing
- Experience using ERP finance system, preferably Oracle

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong analytical, technical, problem solving and presentation skills required.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and other reporting regulations.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and independently with all levels within the organization and establish and maintain good work relationships within and outside of department.
- Pro-active, flexible, well organized, thorough and team builder.
- Stays current with changes and developments in manufacturing accounting and audit procedures
- Advanced technology skills working with Microsoft office products, flowcharting software, Oracle and various audit software.
- Impeccable integrity, professionalism and reliability
- Travel in the 10% - 35% range is expected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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