Facilities Engineer (Plastics)
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Facilities Engineer in their corporate office. You will be responsible for implementing overall equipment efficiency, scrap reduction, and continuous and quality improvement projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in partnership with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering
- Propose capital projects that consider capital costs, timing, and risks and benefits.
- Employ good engineering design standards by considering; safety standards, environmental factors, materials. used, energy consumed, potential space constraints, bottlenecks, hardware, piping and etc.
- Evaluate downstream packaging capabilities for container handling.
- Collaborate with the finance on capital requests to quote and purchase equipment.
- Lead discussions with vendors and contractors to ensure project timing, cost, and performance deliverables are met.
- Work subject matter experts and vendors to develop and launch innovative technologies that improves manufacturing processes.
- Communicate and resolve technical issues as they arise.
- Publish regular project status reports and periodic project spending reports.
- Ensure that safety and quality is considered in every project.
- Analyze and determine capabilities and limitations of new, proposed or existing equipment.
- Evaluate machinery, equipment, tooling and vendors.
- Support engineering related inquiries from plants.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, HDPE extrusion or ISBM preferred.
- Project management experience with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience setting priorities, working independently and coordinating multiple projects balancing available resources.
- Proficient with MS Office, Project, and experience with CAD software.
- Working effectively with all plant teams.
- Willing to travel up to 15%.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sam Hale
Senior Recruiter: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics
With over a decade of experience in the dynamic fields of Manufacturing and Logistics, her career has been dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent, ensuring that companies not only meet but exceed their operational goals. Samantha's expertise spans across talent acquisition, workforce planning, and strategic recruitment.
Throughout her career, Sam has successfully filled thousands of roles, from entry-level positions to executive leadership. Her ability to understand the unique demands of the manufacturing and logistics industries allows her to find the perfect match between candidates and employers. She is known for her strategic approach to recruitment, leveraging a blend of traditional methods and innovative techniques to source and engage high-caliber professionals.
Her passion for connecting people with opportunities is matched by her dedication to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces. Samantha believes in the power of a strong team and works tirelessly to build organizations that thrive on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
When she's not matching exceptional talent with leading companies, Samantha enjoys mentoring aspiring recruiters, attending industry conferences, and contributing to thought leadership in the HR community.