Technical Manager Job Saint Louis area,Missouri USA,Design & Architecture

Lead our technical team and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of our technology projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastics and injection molding technology, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation and efficiency within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Mentor and train a team of technicians and machine operators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. (15-17 direct and dotted line reports)
Technical Oversight: Manage the tool room, including current tools, molds, machines, and procurement of new tooling and molds and machine troubleshooting.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support, to align technical initiatives with business objectives.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement technical strategies that support the company's goals, driving innovation and efficiency.
Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team and project success, implementing improvements as needed.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with projects and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management or a related field is a plus and/or relevant on the job training.
Experience: 5+ years of technical and process experience in plastic tooling, molding and mold repair and machine maintenance, with at least 2 years in a related management position.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in plastic blow molding and plastic injection molding (PET, HDPE):
Aoki, Uniloy, Sumitomo.
Training: Ability to mentor and train
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovative solutions to include current machines and molds and an understanding of the capabilities to create new products.
Process Improvement: experience with change management and continuous improvement.

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