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Description

Provide technical support to maintain safety and improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes within manufacturing facility. Maintaining safe working practices while improving conversion costs in manufacturing, directly impacting competitiveness and profitability in the AFNA business. Maintains Safety as the number one priority in conducting daily responsibilities, responding to production crew needs, and developing and implementing process improvements for quality, waste and productivity improvement. Investigates causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and high waste problems. Then develops solutions using problem solving techniques. Trains machine operators on new equipment installations, modifications, and new operating procedures. Maintains standard operating conditions system which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions. Works with plant BPI resources to ensure technical support resources are available to production at all times. Works with manufacturing supervisors, production crews, and maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and develop corrective actions to eliminate the return of those problems Participates in the evaluation of projects and waivers to aid in the effective scheduling and necessary product development coverage to minimize the risk of machine downtime and high waste due to developmental efforts in manufacturing. Works with plant project engineering to facilitate equipment modifications to increase machine productivity and reduce waste. Initiates and documents procedures to safely increase machine productivity and reduce waste while maintaining product quality per customer expectations. Participates in the training of machine operators on new equipment installations, equipment modifications and new operating procedures. May provide supervision to engineering co-op students depending on experience and workload, including performance evaluations, training and directing activities.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Process engineering, Manufacturing process, validation, Continuous improvement, troubleshooting, investigation and analysis

Top Skills Details

Manufacturing engineering,Process improvement,Process engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) with 3-5 years of experience. Professional development classes in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, statistical process control, advanced uses of software packages, world class manufacturing principles, quality systems, and other related fields. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. General knowledge of flexible packaging products, including the desired properties and quality standards for those products. Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties. Strong knowledge of process used to manufacture and convert flexible packaging. Especially blown film, metallization, flexographic printing, extrusion coating, adhesive laminating, and slitting/winding operations.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.