Technical Specialist Neckdown
Youngstown, OH - USA
Job Summary
Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide nearly 8000 employees and an annualrevenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food seafood pet food nutrition beauty and personal care household care and premium beverages.
Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on anambitious transformation the near term focus is on building & upskilling the team deciding where to play & how to win and increasing financial performance byexecuting the Trivium Business System(commercial operational and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively onproducts that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis the worlds leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium its in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however many people work in virtual teams from different culture is results-driven entrepreneurial informal and highly people have a high degree of responsibility.
Job Summary
The Technical Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Neck-Down Department ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production. This role provides hands-on technical support through troubleshooting preventive maintenance equipment optimization and production assistance. The Technical Specialist ensures all containers meet internal specifications customer requirements and Quality Assurance standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operator development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide on-shift technical support for Neck-Down equipment and processes.
- Lead by example by consistently adhering to and promoting all safety quality and operational standards while proactively identifying and communicating any deviations.
- Assist in identifying and resolving production and quality issues by participating in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Support the training coaching and development of operators to improve technical skills performance and adherence to standard work.
- Communicate departmental expectations standard operating procedures and best practices while documenting performance observations and development opportunities.
- Ensure operators complete all required daily maintenance and inspection activities.
- Support equipment changeovers by monitoring compliance with standard operating procedures assessing tooling condition and ensuring tooling is properly maintained and returned to designated storage areas.
- Assist with quarterly and annual Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
- Monitor equipment performance and efficiency ensuring maintenance work orders are submitted and tracked to completion as needed.
- Exercise authority to stop or modify production processes when product quality food safety or employee safety is at risk.
- Promptly report any food safety quality or regulatory concerns to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement accountability and operational excellence.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of advanced technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to train coach and motivate employees in a production environment.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documentation procedures and equipment specifications is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand walk and move throughout a manufacturing facility for up to 12 hours per shift.
- Ability to lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety shoes and other safety gear as required.
Work Environment
This position operates within a manufacturing environment and requires regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment elevated noise levels and varying temperatures. The Technical Specialist routinely utilizes computer systems production monitoring tools and communication devices to perform job responsibilities effectively. Strict adherence to safety quality and food safety standards is required at all times.
BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK
To reach our goals we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. Thats why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds and so do our people and Its business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Trivium is a global company with industry-leading expertise in producing and supplying sustainable metal packaging