Shift Engineer

Posted on:
October 01, 2026 Category:
Growth

Apply By:
October 30, 2026
No. of Jobs: 4
Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Type:

Salary
Compensation: 75,000

Education:

Bachelor's Degree
Marimar Santos
Phone 1:

Treplar
5115 Winchester Ave.
Martinsburg , Berkeley , WV 25405
US
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Education Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:
Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Shift Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. Minimum of 2 years in plastics manufacturing, thermoforming, extrusion, food packaging, or related industries preferred. Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Continuous Improvement Projects. Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, Lean Manufacturing certification, Project Management experience, Experience with OEE improvement and PLC-controlled equipment, Knowledge of extrusion and thermoforming processes, SAP or ERP experience.

• Operational Leadership
  • Provide technical leadership during assigned production shifts.
  • Support supervisors and production team in achieving daily production goals.
  • Monitor production performance and ensure schedules are met.
  • Coordinate activities between Extrusion, Thermoforming, Recycling, Packing and Shipping.
  • Assist supervisors in resolving operation issues that impact production.
• Process Engineering
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Optimize machine settings to maximize throughput and product quality.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating parameters.
  • Investigate production losses and recommend corrective actions.
  • Monitor process capability and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Equipment Reliability
  • Work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
  • Analyze equipment downtime trends.
  • Recommend equipment modifications and upgrades.
  • Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Drive Kaizen events and waste reduction projects.
  • Improve Overall Equipment Effectives (OEE)
  • Reduce scrap, downtime, changeover time, and operating costs.
  • Standardize best manufacturing practices across all shifts.
  • Develop and implement process improvement projects.
• Safety & Food Safety
  • Promote a culture of safety throughout the facility.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Food packaging standards.
  • Participate in Safety investigations and corrective actions.
  • Conduct routine safety and operational audits.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure products meet customer specifications.
  • Support Quality during investigations of defects and customer complaints.
  • Monitor production quality trends and KPI’s.
  • Implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
  • Reduce quality defects through process improvements.
• Leadership & Employee Development
  • Provide technical coaching to supervisors and operators.
  • Support employee training in equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Assist with onboarding and cross-training initiatives.
  • Promote teamwork and continuous learning.
  • Participate in performance improvement discussion when technical support is needed.
• Project Management
  • Lead capital improvement projects.
  • Assist in equipment layout modifications.
  • Support new product launches.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with outside vendors.
  • Participate in facility expansion and automation projects.