Blowmolding Project Leader (Troy-Michigan, MI, US, 48098) presso None

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DATE

Blowmolding Project Leader

INDUSTRIAL

28/08/2025

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Regional Blowmolding Leader

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MISSION

In one or two sentences, outline the primary purpose(s) of this position within the organization

• To install, move, or upgrade equipment in the blowmolding perimeter following internal standards and developing new ones as applicable.
• The Blowmolding Group Leader is responsible to ensure a common approach to solving machinery and or process selection problems, where possible and to apply common solutions across the machine portfolio.

Responsibilities & Activities

Outline the key areas of responsibility for this position, including the related activities and eventual authorities

• Ensure the common approach to solving machinery and or process problems, through the development of Best Practices and specifications.
  • The knowledge learned is to be documented and shared across the Corp. This will help to reduce individual facility resources’ time spent solving the same problems.

• Drive for unification across our machine portfolio.
  • This will help to implement standards and upgrades in a more rapid fashion.  Examples include PLC logic, safety circuits, flow and pressure sensors, etc.

• Develop specifications for manufacturing solutions for area of responsibility (Blow Molding). 
  • This work to include required R&D to create manufacturing solutions for new products and work with simulations to optimize the design.
  • Work with Purchasing to obtain and evaluate RFQ’s (Requests for Quotation) for machine improvements, changes, and moves.
  • Coordinate and supervise the implementation of projects.

• Develop budget plans for machine moves and upgrades.  Request funds through Opmobility tools such as Apollo, e-dai’s, and SAP for purchase requisitions.  Complete Goods Receipts in a timely fashion or challenge suppliers on open issues.

• Work with the importation team to properly define the purchased components and other activities to optimize the timing for shipments.

• Assist Plants / facilities in root cause problem solving for process, equipment, or quality issues as required.

• Support of the WW Standardization process through the development of Knowledge Management documentation for either equipment in the area of responsibility

• Work is performed in a fast paced environment within tight time constraints

• Unusual hours and travel will be required at times.  Travel can exceed 75% for some projects.

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Outline the key responsibilities for this position in regards of Integrated Management System (Quality, Safety, Environment)

As a manager, he /she ensures that his/her team is informed and trained about Quality, Safety and Environment requirements and respects the related rules. He/She is accountable for the IMS process management within his perimeter of responsibility

ORGANIZATION

POSITION KEY INTERFACES (internal and/or external)

Internal

• Process Engineering team
• Plant Maintenance and Process team
• Industrial team members

External

• Equipment suppliers such as Bemaco, Rafo, Kautex, Bekum, KEB, Octagon, etc.
• Riggers, mechanical contractors and electricians.

POSITION BACK UP

Fill in with back-up position titles only. Back-up should be indicated for positions in charge of customer orders treatment, supplier on-time delivery, quality, production capacity, shared loading (multi-part station), lead time, inventory level, preventive maintenance, and calibration are the ones to be provided with a back-up.

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KEY MEASURES & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Indicate the Key Indicators used to measure the performance of the position and the financial metrics on which the role has got a direct or indirect impact (budget, sales, …)

• BMM OEE
• Time to deploy for machine changes and upgrades

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Solid team player
• Energetic and positive even during times of adversity
• Willingness to travel up to 75%

Job Technical skills

• 5+ years experience in large part industrial blow molding
• Plastic materials, especially HDPE, EVOH, and Adhesives
• Controls and automation familiarity
• Solid troubleshooting skills

Job Soft skills

• Ability to write comprehensive specifications
• Ability to complete detailed commissioning documentation
• Good communication skills, including with other nationalities

To define the Soft Skills required for the job, please refer to PO General Competencies available on Topnet.

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