The Manufacturing Technology & Systems Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery (excluding molds) and the design function of closing/assembly automation.

Responsibilities

Manages automation systems construction external vendors from initial specifications and quotations through fabrication and qualification.  Directs the technical aspects in the, Electric/Electronic, Automation Engineering, and Process Development departments with effective operations and cost factors.Directs internal and external workforce needed to accomplish project completions on time and on budget.Total system responsibility including automation, injection molding machine and the injection molding process and auxiliary equipment.Responsible for demand side energy maintenance programs and reviewing energy invoices.Establishes new equipment standards and ensures pollution control compliance.Coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery, both internal and external.Develop and maintains budgets within approved guidelines.Select, train and develop technical staff. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and authorizes payment of such equipment and deliveries.Maintains chemical control reporting.  Reviews MSDS sheets and recommends use and appropriate PPE.When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.Experience with electrical/electronics.5-10 years’ experience in automation.Supervisory experience required. Microsoft Office experience required with demonstrated ability in Excel. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.