Process Manager- Extrusion Blow Molding

CKS Packaging

Job Description

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CKS Packaging is currently looking for an experienced Plastics Process Manager with strong hands-on experience operating, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing Bekum extrusion blow molding equipment.

This position will be responsible for leading the technical processing function within the plant for our Bekum machines, ensuring that blow molding processes are optimized for quality, productivity, cycle time, scrap reduction, and machine efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Bekum blow molding machines, extrusion processes, parison programming, mold and tooling optimization, material processing, and process troubleshooting.

We are currently looking for someone who will be comfortable working directly on the production floor and and providing hands-on technical leadership.

What’s In it for You?

Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
Discretionary Bonus
401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

Responsibilities

Lead the processing of products manufactured on Bekum extrusion blow molding machines
Establish, maintain, and optimize machine processing parameters for existing and new products
Develop standardized setup and processing procedures for Bekum equipment
Optimize temperatures, speed, parison programming, blow pressure, cycle times, and material usage
Ensure machines are operating within established process windows
Identify and eliminate process variation between machines and shifts
Maintain accurate process sheets and machine setup documentation

Develop and optimize parison programming to achieve proper wall thickness distribution and part performance
Troubleshoot parison sag, pinch-off issues, uneven wall thickness, flash, trimming problems, and material distribution issues
Optimize extrusion rates and die/head settings for product requirements
Identify opportunities to reduce material usage while maintaining product specifications
Troubleshoot issues involving resin, regrind, melt temperature, moisture, contamination, and material consistency
Establish repeatable processing conditions for different resins and product designs
Support mold installations, changeovers, and process validations
Troubleshoot flash, pinch off defects, short shots, wall thickness issues, dimension variations, cooling and trimming issues
Establish efficient and repeatable mold change and startup procedures

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing or plastics processing
Strong experience with Bekum extrusion blow molding machines
Proven experience with blow molding process optimization and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of plastics processing principles, machine operation, tooling, materials, and process controls
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex processing and production problems
Experience establishing and optimizing machine processing parameters
Experience with scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement, and production efficiency initiatives
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, process specifications, and production data
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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