THERMOFORM PLASTICS INC

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

The purpose of this position is to act as a team leader and expert, driving internal and external customers through the lifespan of a project, from concept inception through plastic part/mold design, validation, and production. Responsible for planning, leading, and organizing the APQP and new product launch functions within the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible to lead and manage projects and programs as assigned.
• Main customer contact for all items in the launch phase as it pertains to customers' projects.
• Plan and develop methods, procedures and timing for implementation of assigned product launches, EC's, VAVE, and CI activities.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Quality to provide consistent communications to the customer, ensure the project is on schedule, and maintain budget objectives.
• Maintain documentation including open issues, timing, key contacts, EC history, tooling, cost data, customer development.
• Coordinate and monitor all program documentation including APQP, Control Plan, PFMEA, Process Flow, Customer Test Specifications
• Maintain quoting activities for assigned customer and programs.
• Responsible to ensure new tooling meets our Tool Design Standard.
• Interface with customer and suppliers as appropriate to improve or provide feedback on part, material, and tooling designs.
• Responsible for Program Launch Key Measures and results.
• Adhere to and implement procedures that are in the best interest of our company.
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in customer interface/account management, plastic processing in the plastic industry preferred.
• All required WilbertU Courses based on job title.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate formal Program Management experience.
• Knowledge or experience in thermoforming and/or injection molding
• Possess a good knowledge of plastic materials, properties, usages, and limitations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience with GD&T, blueprint reading
• Knowledge or experience in automotive final appearance is beneficial.
• Must have very good customer service skills and be able to effectively interact with all departments and very diverse personalities.
• Must be able to exercise influence, motivate, move people along, and successfully drive programs.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in office systems software – word processing, spreadsheets, database
• Strong written communication skills including ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to gather and analyze data for
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Additional Notes

• The above job description is a broadly-based description and is not intended to contain all specifics of a particular job. This description is not a contract for employment. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential duties assigned by supervisors with the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company’s overall benefit.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.