Manager, Production Engineering

Crown Beverage North America is searching for an Senior Production Engineer with Mechanical expertise to support the sixteen (16) North American manufacturing operations for the Beverage Division. This position will work closely with the manufacturing facilities to implement production and manage the 2-Piece aluminum beer and beverage can and end processes. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure that safety remains a top priority

• Continued support of new installations and plants until production efficiencies and goals are met

• Developing scope of work, Identifying qualified contractors, soliciting bids to same and selecting the best qualified by cost and ability

• Work with corporate purchasing requirements to request and receive purchase orders for equipment and suppliers

• Support plants and personnel as required to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions and implement the same

• Manage time and project costs to ensure on time completion within budget

• Manager the lubricants, can washing, coatings, waste water treatments along with other processes in the Beverage operations

• Develop job completion schedules and monitor their progress

• Provide and coordinate appropriate training for plant personnel

• Mentor and coach technical staff and engineers

• Provide operational troubleshooting and problem solving

• Coordinate new equipment installation and line trials

• Coordinate and take part in manufacturing audits

• Provide appropriate customer support

Job Requirements

• This position can be used as a career development path for senior level engineering or operations career paths in the Company. Requirements include the following:

• The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience along with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process environment

• Experience in a rigid packaging (preferably aluminum) manufacturing environment would be ideal

• This position requires the ability to manage a project as well as the ability to become involved in a "hands-on" capacity. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time

• This position also requires strong computer and design skills as well as a proven track record in managing major projects both individually and in a team environment

• A certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing would be a plus

• Also required are effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide, support and train plant electrical teams.

• Strong skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Autocad proficiency is required

Travel

70 - 80%

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.