ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Manage the performance, quality, efficiency and reliability of all molding machines in the Production Department.
What Can You Expect From ALPLA
Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
Child Care Benefits
Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
Medical, dental, vision plan
Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
Paid vacation; paid holidays
What You Will Enjoy Doing
Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
Ensure quality product is being produced at all times and process is optimized to the fullest extent
Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
Make minor repairs to molding machines
Assist the Plant Manager in implementing required training for Machine Operators
Ensure good housekeeping practices are consistently followed
Participate in Tool Design Reviews and recommend improvements to optimize molding, setup, and overall manufacturing
Analyze and improve existing processes using SPC data, design of experiments, Six Sigma and other methods to improve manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality improvement to increase efficiencies
Troubleshoot molding and manufacturing processes and material issues. Work with internal and external resources to resolve molding and manufacturing issues and implement long term solutions
Research, develop and implement manufacturing process controls, machinery modifications and improvements
What Makes You Great
Education:
BS in Engineering with 2 years plastics processing experience or AS in Engineering with 5 years plastics processing experience.
Experience:
Plastic molding
Toolmaking, Mechanical or Electric/Electronic systems
GMP manufacturing
Qualification/Skills:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent problem solving skills with attention to detail
Proven ability to successfully train technical and other non-exempt personnel
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Effective time management and task/project prioritization with minimal supervision
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
Proficient with computer applications (e.g. Power Point, Excel, Access)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
