Senior Technical Manager
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Description

SUMMARY: Develops vision, mission and provides strategic direction for product development and quality assurance functions for all American Packaging Corporation divisions. Formulates research and development programs, policies and procedures to enhance APC's competitive position and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises Technical Manager, Technical Specialists and Technical Coordinator. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in a Technical field from a four year college or university; a minimum of five – seven years related experience. Experience must be from a flexible packaging background and candidates must understand and be knowledgeable of our customer base, processes and raw materials.

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Food Safety Training, consisting of the GMP/PPE/Food Safety Policy, HACCP Plan and SQF System is provided to all personnel at the time of hiring. Refresher training is completed annually, based on the anniversary month of the employee's date of hire. Completion of this training is a condition of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or Board of Directors. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

The ability to apply principals of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Absenteeism: at work every day on time
• Accuracy: uncompromised
• AS400
• Coaching ability
• Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
• Conflict Resolution
• Confidentiality
• Deadlines
• Detail: attention to
• Independence
• Innovation: constantly re-develop systems
• Motivate: others
• Multiple projects/priorities/deadlines
• Negotiation ability
• Organizational skills
• Presentation skills
• Professionalism/professional demeanor
• Project Management
• Safety
• Software: Microsoft Office Suite
• Team: work as a member with all employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any lifting over 50 pounds would require assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Frequent travel by air and/or auto requiring overnight stays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at ...@americanpackaging.com.