POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide leadership and co-ordination of all aspects of product (cups/lids) development. Value engineer and deliver new and existing products from concept to launch following Polytainers’ Concept to Green Light (CtoGL) process and New Product Development Process (NPDP).

To drive improvements in product design enhancing manufacturability and optimizing cost benefits.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

Product Development: New & Existing Products (Concept To Green Light Phase)

• Manage product opportunities (POIRs) consistent with the CtoGL Process.
• Complete Design Input Worksheet in conjunction with Account Manager and/or POIR Initiator.
• Determine the product opportunity (POIR) deliverables for each project phase in conjunction with Sales and/or Business Development.
• Manage the required project deliverables (i.e. ABC part design matrix, concept drawings, detailed drawings, SLAs, samples and/or test parts, Poly Pak Analysis, Unit Cavity development, PTB, etc.) as required by Sales and/or Business Development.
• Value engineer existing or new products (cups/lids) to function on existing or proposed filling systems while adhering to the customer’s marketing and sales objectives.
• Identify resin type and grade, pigments, and additives for the purposes of costing and customer information if required.
• If required provide detailed drawings to Mold suppliers to facilitate quoting of complete molds or stacks only.
• If required provide detailed drawings to Mold suppliers to facilitate quoting, design and manufacture of unit cavity molds.
• If required determine product packaging requirements for the purposes of costing and customer information.
• Provide input data to the Finance Department for accurate costing of new products and/or processes
• Provide input data to the Finance Department for accurate costing of process changes (cavitation, cycle time, etc.) or part design changes due to the value engineering of existing products.
• Upon Green Light ensure the smooth transition of a product opportunity into the launch phase utilizing NPDP.
• Maintain additional documentation requirements as listed in Section 2.3.
  
  

Project Management (Green Light To Launch Phase)

• Manage projects from Green Light to Launch consistent with NPDP.
• Complete Project Contract, Timeline, Budget, Action Register and CAR.
• Establish multi-disciplinary project teams, oversee all project activities and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the agreed upon deliverables as documented in the Project Contract, Timeline, Budget and CAR.
• Provide detailed drawings to Mold suppliers to facilitate quoting, design and manufacture of complete molds or stacks only and unit cavity molds if required.
• Co-ordinate mold and system design reviews and provide final approval and ensure all issues are documented and actions addressed.
• Ensure that Preventative Maintenance procedures for new product/processes are developed, applicable and can be supported by Operations. This activity is to be coordinated with the appropriate Process Engineer.
• Manage the development of specifications for new products.
• Co-ordinate product approvals and sign-offs from stakeholders including; Operations, Quality Control, Sales, external customers, and others as required.
• Provide regular project status update reports to Project Team and Senior Management.
• Escalate to the Director of Engineering when actions, events, etc., jeopardize the timely and successful launch of a new product.
• Upon project completion provide actual input data to the Finance Department for analysis and comparison to original costing inputs.
• Maintain additional documentation requirements as listed in Section 2.3.
  
  

General Documentation & Communications

• Provide written Trip Reports to support sales and marketing efforts as required.
• Provide written Trip Reports for customer visits for all product development and product launch projects.
• Document and distribute Meeting Minutes for all product development and product launch projects.
• Provide Team, Customer and Management Project Status Updates as defined in the Project Contract and as required.
• Execute processes related to Product Change Notification (PCN) system.
  
  

Supply Management

• Source and research suppliers as required to support Purchasing, Sales or Operations.
• Determine costs and delivery of project related equipment, molds, materials, and purchases. Summarize information and present multiple options to the Director of Engineering for approval.
• Provide input to purchasing decisions as required.
• Co-ordinate the delivery and qualification of purchased project equipment, molds, materials, etc.
• Ensure suppliers meet their contractual requirements and provide the appropriate levels of support to the company.
• Provide input to key suppliers on an added needed basis as part of the process of designing and developing new molds and/or technologies.
  
  

Technical Support And General Requirements

• Support Account Managers by providing product technical information to Sales and/or presenting to customers.
• Investigate and identify root causes and provide solutions to internal and external customers’ complaints as required.
• Support Plant and Corporate CI projects as required.
• Stay abreast of technical developments in key manufacturing processes (including injection molding, thermoforming, IML, shrink sleeving and dry-offset printing).
• Develop understanding of rigid plastic thinwall packaging industry including Polytainers’ key customers, suppliers and competitors.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by Manager and/or CMT.
  
  

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: Engineering, Technical Degree or equivalent. P.Eng. certification an asset.

Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment. PMP designation an asset.

• Strong knowledge of Injection molding and/or thermoforming plastics processing.
• Strong knowledge of design and development of plastic products, or molds.
• Strong understanding of Computers and design Software.
• Experience in Solid Works an asset.
  
  

Licenses/Permits Required: N/A

Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements: May experience extended hours of work resulting from travel, deadlines, meetings, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION

• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills/Team Skills
• Impact & Influence
  
  

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.