Technical Manufacturing Manager

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this:
You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At Tekni Plex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, Tekni Plex Healthcare and Tekni Plex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at Tekni Plex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Tekni Plex is hiring a
Technical Manufacturing Manager
with deep engineering expertise and strong leadership capability to play a critical role in this exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced medical packaging by leading technical innovation, materials validation, and cross-functional manufacturing support across our Lien Road Facility.

Your Impact:
In this role, reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll manage technical operations, lead a team of engineers and technical experts, and ensure our materials, processes, and equipment exceed the stringent requirements of the healthcare packaging industry.

You will bring analytical rigor, materials expertise, and a passion for solving complex problems in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer engineering teams — driving technical excellence from concept to commercialization. The salary range for this role is $93,000 to $128,000 annually. Pay is based on experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead product and equipment validations, using enhanced data analysis to ensure performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customer engineering teams, offering technical documentation, on-site support, and process insights.
• Own the qualification and implementation of alternate raw materials, driving innovation and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of formulations and production procedures for better performance and repeatability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in medical packaging — including sustainability, materials innovation, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on equipment commissioning, process optimization, and technology integration.
• Serve as a key member of plant leadership teams to overcome technical challenges and meet operational goals.
• Lead the pre-press and graphics function, ensuring high-quality specifications and visual accuracy.
• Manage, mentor, and empower a team of technical professionals - fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability.

Who You Are:

• A technical leader with a passion for precision and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable navigating complex data, solving problems with analytical rigor, and leading technical teams across multiple functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in technical roles supporting manufacturing, preferably in regulated industries (medical, pharma, or food).
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical or engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, validation protocols, and process optimization.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and customer-specific requirements.

Tekni Plex provides a comprehensive and flexible…