Technical Manager - Polymer- Injection Moulding
Working with the Operations manager and other members of the management team to maintain the company assets to the highest levels of performance.
Direct Reports: Lead technicians & Head of toolroom
Main Areas of Responsibility
• In a preventative maintenance approach organize the technical factory support team to maintain all plant and machinery to the highest levels of asset care across all production areas moulding, welding, grinding, packaging and all automation systems, including material feed systems and product transfer systems.
• Air compressor and supply systems maintenance – service contracts and internal PM’s
• Water cooling systems, Mould cooling including chillers, tanks and pipe distribution systems, internal PMs, and service contracts.
• Electrical distribution to the plant, maintenance of the system supported by competent Electrical Engineer, Management of Electrical contractors.
• Automation – PM management of all automation systems, working with supply contractors keeping automation system in excellent condition, moulding, welding, and grinding conveyor systems, packaging automation system, mould auxiliary equipment.
• Material feed system including silos, day bins, pipework, and control systems.
• Preventative maintenance approach to injection moulding machine, mould tools welder machines, all grinding line related machines
• Ensuring PM plans as per machine supplier recommendations is maintained to the highest level of asset care.
• Promote and implement TPM projects.
• Support Operations Manager in the most efficient machines selection for future projects or replacement of existing equipment
• Motivate and develop the technical team of senior technicians, technicians, and Apprentices.
• Develop and maintain a culture of world class preventative maintenance thinking.
• Support industry 4.0 thinking and projects
• Continually research best in class manufacturing methods to enhance the business.
• Have team prepared and ready to go to support sister companies in problem solving and improvement projects implementation.
• Setting and sharing best practice.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Engineering Degree – preferable in Injection moulding / polymer.
• Polymer knowledge
• Good general knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a production company
Competencies
• Understanding good manufacturing practices
• Understanding PM and TPM
• Ability to lead by teaching.
• Solid written and spoken English skills.
Dimensions:
Unspecified Duties: This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in
detail in light of changing demands and priorities.
To apply click the link or, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your regulatory experience and its relevance to this role to [email protected] Please include 'Technical Manager - Polymer ' in the subject line. Applications will be accepted if you have the right to work in Ireland with the requirement for visa sponsorship.
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