Shift Engineer

Operational Leadership • Provide technical leadership during assigned production shifts. • Support supervisors and production team in achieving daily production goals. • Monitor production performance and ensure schedules are met. • Coordinate activities between Extrusion, Thermoforming, Recycling, Packing and Shipping. • Assist supervisors in resolving operation issues that impact production. Process Engineering • Analyze manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste. • Optimize machine settings to maximize throughput and product quality. • Develop and maintain standard operating parameters. • Investigate production losses and recommend corrective actions. • Monitor process capability and identify opportunities for improvement. • Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies. Equipment Reliability • Work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability. • Analyze equipment downtime trends. • Recommend equipment modifications and upgrades. • Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance programs. • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment. • Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues. Continuous Improvement • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. • Drive Kaizen events and waste reduction projects. • Improve Overall Equipment Effectives (OEE) • Reduce scrap, downtime, changeover time, and operating costs. • Standardize best manufacturing practices across all shifts. • Develop and implement process improvement projects. Safety & Food Safety • Promote a culture of safety throughout the facility. • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. • Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices. • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Food packaging standards. • Participate in Safety investigations and corrective actions. • Conduct routine safety and operational audits. Quality Assurance • Ensure products meet customer specifications. • Support Quality during investigations of defects and customer complaints. • Monitor production quality trends and KPI’s • Implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) • Reduce quality defects through process improvements. Leadership & Employee Development • Provide technical coaching to supervisors and operators. • Support employee training in equipment and manufacturing processes. • Assist with onboarding and cross-training initiatives. • Promote teamwork and continuous learning. • Participate in performance improvement discussion when technical support is needed. Project Management • Lead capital improvement projects • Assist in equipment layout modifications. • Support new product launches. • Coordinate engineering activities with outside vendors. • Participate in facility expansion and automation projects.