Process Engineer-Plastipak - Champaign, IL at Plastipak

Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship.

Plastipak follows industry leading protocols to address COVID-19, including regular disinfection, electrostatic cleaning and temperature sensing kiosks at most locations.  We strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines to provide a safe working environment for our associates and visitors; including face coverings, social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations.

Named one of America's Best Employers in Michigan by Forbes in 2020, ​ Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
• PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
• 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
• TUITION ASSISTANCE
• COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
• DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
• TELEMEDICINE
• PET INSURANCE
• TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
• LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
• REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM

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Plastipak is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description:

Responsible for total focus on Process Control Strategies of the GEM manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs work in a safe manner, and is responsible for following all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for product quality, as outlined in the plant Quality Operational Procedures and related instruction manuals and materials.
• Responsible for adhering to all Good Manufacturing Practices GMP rules.  Responsible for maintaining high standards relating to area housekeeping.
• Has the authority to place product on hold and shut machines down.
• Implementation of Process Control Strategies into production.  This includes Feed, Flow, Usage, Scrap, Regrind, Color Changes, Order Changes.
• Identify key/critical machine & process variables.
• Implementation of Iconics Software system to monitor the key process variables.
• Work with Quality Manager to develop best practice Work Instructions for implementation into BOS system as well as adhering to SAP standards and activities.
• Introduce or develop new technologies to improve processes
• Drive use of Root Cause Analysis to improve all process.
• Implement effective Data Collection Systems.
• Drive use of statistics, CPK data, quality data, production data to the production floor by posting, instructing, informing associates in assigned areas. 
• Knowledge of department’s quality reliability, scrap & safety goals.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical skills, exhibited by related mechanical experience, or a minimum of a two-year university or technical school degree or equivalent, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Excellent injection and blow molding processing skills
• Supervisory experience and/or other leadership experience and skills.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Familiarity with computer applications.

Why should you apply?

You may be eligible for:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
• PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
• 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
• TUITION ASSISTANCE
• COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
• DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
• TELEMEDICINE
• PET INSURANCE
• TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
• LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
• REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM