Technical Project Manager

Job Title:
Technical Projects Manager

Department:
Plastic Colorants Division

Pay Type:
Salary (Overtime Exempt)

Reports to:

Plastic Colorants Manager

The Technical Projects Manager is responsible for leading process execution, manufacturing improvement initiatives, and division-level project management within the Plastic Colorants Division. This role ensures operational efficiency, product consistency, and timely execution of plant and customer-driven initiatives. This position serves as a hands‑on execution leader who drives accountability across Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Technical teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, action-oriented, and capable of moving projects from concept through completion while maintaining safety, quality, and cost objectives.

• Lead evaluation and optimization of manufacturing processes for masterbatch, pigment dispersions, and colored compounds.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including scrap, downtime, throughput, and efficiency.
• Drive corrective actions from root cause analysis of production issues.
• Ensure process documentation, control parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are maintained and enforced.
• Own division‑level project tracking and execution timelines.
• Lead cross‑functional project meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects including equipment installations, upgrades, and layout modifications.
• Ensure new product introductions move efficiently from lab scale to production scale.
• Oversee planning and execution of customer trials.
• Coordinate with Technical, QC, and Production teams to ensure readiness and follow‑up actions.
• Support technical sales and customer visits as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, and process standardization.
• Train and support production teams on process changes and best practices.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal audits and customer audits as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required to support division and company objectives.

• Strong understanding of extrusion, compounding, and polymer processing operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proven leadership and accountability mindset.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams and production data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Polymer Science, Manufacturing Management, or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or plastics processing environment.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in production/industrial maintenance environment, extrusion or masterbatch production preferred.