Technical Director

We are seeking a Technical Director to lead and define the next generation of our extrusion coating, laminating, and converting technologies. This role will replace a long-tenured technical leader and offers a rare opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing, customer-focused manufacturer in the flexible packaging and graphic arts markets. This role will be on-site in our Darien, WI facility.

This is not a maintenance role—this is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for driving innovation, solving complex customer challenges, and aligning materials, processes, and performance to win in the market.

What You’ll Own

• Technical leadership across extrusion coating, lamination, and coating processes
• Development and optimization of multi-layer packaging structures
• Expertise and application of adhesive systems (solventless, solvent-based, water-based)
• Material selection and performance across substrates:
• Polyolefins (PE, PP)
• Polyester (PET)
• Foil, paper, and specialty films
• Direct involvement in:
• Customer technical support and problem-solving
• New product development and commercialization
• Process optimization and troubleshooting on the plant floor
• Supplier collaboration (resins, films, adhesives)

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct impact on revenue growth and customer success
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Ability to define technical strategy , not just execute it
• Opportunity to modernize and evolve a well-established technical foundation

What You Bring

• 10+ years in flexible packaging, coatings, or converting

Deep hands-on experience in at least one:

• Extrusion coating
• Laminations
• Industrial coatings

Strong working knowledge of:

• Adhesive chemistries and applications
• Film substrates and performance characteristics
• Converting processes and equipment

Proven ability to:

• Solve complex technical problems
• Interface with customers and suppliers
• Translate technical capability into business value

Ideal Background

• Technical leader at a flexible packaging manufacturer
• Senior application engineer from an adhesive or film supplier
• R&D or process leader in coatings, laminations, or extrusion

Leadership & Transition

You will work closely with our current Technical Director to ensure a successful transition of knowledge, relationships, and processes.