Manager, Production Engineering

About Crown

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.

Crown’s Closures, Aerosol & Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for the largest consumer packaging companies in North America. Our distinguished list of clients includes SC Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and Unilever.

• Closures
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  Decorative food and metal vacuum sealed closures, metal and composite closures, capping systems for glass and plastic container manufacturers.
• Aerosol Packaging
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  Cans and ends for manufacturers of personal care, food, household and industrial products. Broad range of products including multiple sizes, color schemes and shaped packaging.
• Promotional and Specialty Packaging
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  Wide array of decorative containers with numerous lid and closure variations.

As an active member of the production team on the plant floor, the Production Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring that the production lines are running and in the most efficient way possible. The position will work with all of the members of the plant and will report to the Plant Manager.

• Lead the design and technical development of press tooling, components, and machines from concept to production in Specialty Packaging Products manufacturing lines.
• Provide cross‑functional training and support across design, production, and customer interface.
• Specialize in blank estimation, component and tool design, tooling & process development, machine layout, sample manufacture & reverse engineering.
• Develop factory and line layouts for production scale‑up and process optimization.
• Support urgent tooling work during high‑pressure production periods.
• Prepare and administer department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building and equipment.
• Design, implement and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage all processes and equipment to meet state & federal compliance requirements i.e. – air permits, WWT discharge permits, OSHA safety standards, etc.
• Maintain plant quality performance standards.
• Manage engineering staff and workforce; facilitate teamwork‑oriented philosophy.
• Responsible for all of the engineering department safety‑related matters.
• Plan and oversee capital expenditure items including equipment purchases, contracted labor and in‑house construction and fabrication projects.
• Provide on‑and‑off‑hour emergency response including equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.
• Facilitate and support EHS programs such as hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Provide necessary training for new and existing employees.
• Keep up on technological changes such as retrofitting machinery to meet today’s new laws and efficiency standards.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.
• Work safely; maintain safe working environment; maintain housekeeping and orderliness.
• Understand SQF and other quality functions as assigned.

• Must be able to work independently and function well within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Multi‑tasking and organizational skills are essential.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel, Access and Word.
• Approachable, helpful atmosphere; maintain confidentiality.

• BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical (or comparable).
• 5+ years’ experience in design, development, prototype to final product manufacturing (tooling, process, equipment, set up, training) for specialty packaging metal tins.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management, time management and organization skills.
• Ability to develop processes and procedures without existing systems.
• Management experience preferred.
• Certified Solid Works Professional with advanced proficiency in 3D modelling and technical drawings.

Crown Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.