Extrusion Blow Molding Supervisor – Dallas, TX

July 27th, 2010

Description
A manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers is searching for a Third Shift Supervisor. The Third Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading the extrusion blow molding operators, starting up equipment, and supporting the maintenance of tooling and machines, etc.

Several Uniloy and Sterling extrusion blow molding machines are used to manufacture the plastic bottles and containers.

In addition to an annual salary in the $45,000 to $50,000 range, the company offers competitive medical benefits, a 401k, and relocation assistance.

Requirements
Must have several years of experience supervising, operating, maintaining, setting up and training others on the operation of extrusion blow molding equipment.

Individuals with only injection blow molding experience will not be considered for the position

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Compounding Extruder Team Leader – Spartanburg, SC

July 26th, 2010

Description
The Plastic Compounding Extruder Operator will lead the operation of twin screw extruders used in a polyester resin masterbatching operation for a rapidly growing polyester masterbatching company.

In addition to an annual salary in the $40,000 to $50,000 range, the company offers relocation assistance and competitive benefits.

Must Have: Several years of twin-screw extruder operation experience extruding thermoplastics and some experience leading other technicians.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Plastic Blown Film Maintenance Manager – Canton, OH

July 25th, 2010

A company manufacturing plastic blow molded can liner bags is searching for a Maintenance Manager. This is a hands on position leading the maintenance and repair of a 9 line blown film plant. This position reports to the plant manager and has 3 direct reports.

Must have strong electrical experience troubleshooting plastic extruder drives, Allen-Bradley PLC’s, and strong leadership skills. Experience repairing and maintaining a Gloucester 418 bag machine would be a real plus.

In addition to an annual salary in the $65,000 to $80,000 range, the company offers paid healthcare and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Injection Molding Process Engineer – Minneapolis, MN

July 5th, 2010

A well established and profitable custom rubber/plastic molding company is searching for an Injection Molding Process Engineer to coordinate the implementation of new injection molding process, develop injection molding technology and improvement projects for the purpose of quality products, cost reduction, elimination of waste, involvement in processes, troubleshooting, project management, cost analysis, design validation, design recommendations, solving issues of products, in compliance with customer requirements and specifications.

Must have several years of injection molding process engineering experience and a BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering equivalent experience. Green Belt desirable, Leadership skills, Self-motivated, Auto-directed, Automation’s, tooling and secondary equipment knowledge.

In addition to an annual salary in the $55,000 to $70,000 range, the company offers very competitive benefits in a modern and stable work environment.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Polyester Resin Sales and Marketing Manager – Spartanburg, SC

July 3rd, 2010

Description
A resin masterbatching company that has recently started operations in United States is searching for a Sales and Marketing Manager and an Accounts Manager to sell Polyester, PET, PS, compounded and masterbatched resins. Knowledge and experience compounding or masterbatching of Polyester, Polystyrene resins is required to, work effectively with the customers.

The Sales and Marketing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of company sales and marketing functions including Business Partner Management for the Americas, in addition to, developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the primary contract negotiator with customers and securing contracts and/or purchase orders at a managerial level.
  • Monitoring and analyzing sales and marketing activity against annual objectives and budgets.
  • Acting as primary contact for assigned accounts, with customers purchasing management for coordination of sales, pricing and product delivery, for current and future business.
  • Presenting and selling company products and services to current an potential customers.
    Preparing and presenting products, strategies and technologies as required in conjunction with their respective product management.
  • Coordinating company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
    Assuming the “voice of the customer” role for the assigned accounts.
  • Responsibility for obtaining timely information on the status, performance and behavior of competitor companies at the assigned customer.
  • Inputting market/business plans.
  • In additional to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $95,000 range the company offers sales commissions based on pounds of products sold, bonus potential based on salary in the 5% to 10% range, and a very good medical and dental plan.

    Requirements

  • Experience selling compounded and masterbatched Polyester resins such as; PET, PS, to molders.
  • Proven experience leading and directing a sales staff.
  • Experience setting and achieving annual objectives and budgets.
  • For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Vice President of Quality and Requlatory Affairs – Montpelier, VT

    July 3rd, 2010

    Description
    A growing and highly regarded custom medical and automotive injection molding company is searching for a Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. The Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs (VPQRA) is responsible for establishing the strategic direction for continuous quality improvement and the implementation of corporate quality policies globally across all facilities. The VPQRA will benchmark best practices for the sustained improvement of critical quality and business processes throughout the corporation. The VPQRA works with senior management to identify areas of improvement, creates projects, gathers resources to work on projects, and manages the progress of projects to support the company’s short and long-range business objectives. This individual will oversee the deployment of quality analysis tools and will act as a resource for front line Quality Managers, Executive Management and other members of the Management Team.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead company-wide initiatives related to developing, implementing, streamlining, and strengthening quality and environmental systems, which comply with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, GHTF Guidelines, FDA QSR and ISO 28000.
  • Lead company SPC efforts while promoting standardization among plant practices, documentation, and systems related to Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering.
  • Support New Program Launch Design Review Meetings and engage with project teams on IQ/OQ/PQ activities including FMEA and Control Plan review to ensure consistency.
  • Review and/or negotiate customer-specific requirements and manuals to ensure that corporate quality systems comply with such customer expectations.
  • Manage the company’s corporate internal audit function and actively support layered audit programs by personally conducting quality system and process-level audits at various company locations.
  • Function as the main interface with regulatory and registration bodies; negotiate contracts and ensure internal compliance.
  • Provide regulatory, GMP and medical device/pharmaceutical expertise to advance the corporation’s medical device assembly and contract manufacturing business.
  • Manage/Delegate supplier quality activities including supplier selection, supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, and administration of the Supplier Excellence Manual.
  • In addition to an annual salary in the $100,000 to $125,000 range, the company offers very competitive medical benefits, a 401k with matching, a very good relocation package, etc.

    Requirements

  • Four year Engineering, Science or Math degree is required and an MBA/MA is preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of quality management experience (at the director level or above) with specific experience in the custom injection molding of medical devices/components and automotive parts (PPAP and related automotive industry practices).
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt or similar achievements preferred.
  • Computer literate in programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Strong SPC knowledge and application experience.
  • Well versed in TS 16949, ISO 9001, 13485, and FDA’s Title 21 CFR’s.
  • Familiarity with medical/FDA guidelines as applies to manufacturing processes and related documentation, and/or direct experience with medical device manufacturing. FDA Regulatory exposure and/or RAC certification a plus.
  • Practitioner level – Lean Manufacturing experience with a record of accomplishment in leading Kaizen events, VSM and overall process improvement activities.
  • Knowledge and experience in control plan development, product print and specification understanding, customer interface experience.
  • Knowledge of molding process and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Medical Injection Molding Sales Representative-Northeast

    July 1st, 2010

    Description
    A company specializing in the injection molding of parts and components for medical manufacturing companies is searching for a Sales Representative to call on companies, such as; Medtronic, St Jude, Boston Scientific, etc. located in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic corridor.

    The Sales Representative will work out of their home, so the company is targeting salespeople already living in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic corridor. The home location is not important as long as it located in the Northeast or Mid Atlantic area.

    In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $100,000 range the company offers very competitive benefits, a bonus and a car.

    Requirements
    Must have at least 5 years of experience selling injection molding services to the medical manufacturing industry.

    Prefer silicone/rubber injection molding sales experience and a four year degree.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Injection Molding Lead Tooling Maker – Hudson, NY

    June 22nd, 2010

    Description
    A long established full-service injection molder providing; mold design and tool making, injection molding and secondary operations, is searching for a Lead Toolmaker to lead its 3 person mold making toolroom. In addition to manufacturing proprietary fasteners the company builds precision custom-designed injection molds for standard and specialty fasteners, custom components, and shapes.

    In addition to an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, the company offers very competitive, dental, medical, vision and other benefits, the company offers a 401k with 4% matching and a modern work environment in a beautiful area of New York.

    Requirements

  • Must have several years of experience build plastic injection molds and tooling
  • Must be able to operate CNC and EDM equipment
  • Must be able to lead others in the building and repair of molds for the plastic injection molding industry
  • For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Process/Maintenance Technician – Rockaway, NJ

    May 4th, 2010

      Description:

    A plastic thin wall injection molding company specializing in plastic dinnerware is searching for a “hands-on” Process/Maintenance Technician to set up and maintain thin wall injection molding equipment on two twelve hour shifts, Saturday and Sunday. The company is looking for somewall with thin wall injection molding experience maintaining and setting up Husky Injection Molding Machines.

    In addition to a modern, growing molding facility, the company offers an annual salary in $38,000 to $42,000 range, competitive medical benefits, and relocation assistance.

      Requirements:

    Extensive hands-on knowledge of Husky molding equipment, mechanical maintenance, thin wall injection molding, basic hydraulics, robotics, gas assist and polymer science.

    Job Order: DPITPLPT

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Injection Molding Maintenance Manager/Safety Coordinator – Vermont

    May 3rd, 2010

    Description
    A well established custom injection molding company providing plastic parts to the consumer, automotive, and medical industries is searching for a Maintenance Manager/Safety Coordinator to direct all injection molding machine, auxiliary equipment, and facility maintenance activities including; Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Equipment Calibration programs. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for maintaining spare part inventories, janitorial services, and the Safety Committee.

    In addition to working in a modern work environment, the company offers an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, very competitive Health Care Benefits, a 401(k) Plan with employee matching, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for approved courses and a relocation package.

    Requirements
    MUST HAVE SEVERAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LEADING MAINTENANCE IN AN INJECTION MOLDING FACILITY AND HAVE;

  • An Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years technical apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpretation of documents such as blue prints, schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply appropriate mathematics principles necessary in maintenance preparation.
  • Mechanical aptitude and capacity to employ common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills; some knowledge of PC based computer software such as MS Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, and program management software.
  • Proven leadership skills to develop a team approach that will ensure quality, safety and productivity within the department and facility.
  • For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.