Position:
Technical Service Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Testing and Analysis:
- Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical testing on rigid packaging products (plastic, PET, HDPE, etc.).
- Analyze product performance and validate against technical specifications and quality standards.
- Product Development Support:
- Assist in developing and optimizing rigid packaging materials and technologies.
- Collaborate with design and production teams on new product introductions (NPI) and modifications.
- Quality Assurance:
- Investigate product non-conformities and support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, industry, and customer standards.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for technical improvements in materials, testing methods, and processes.
- Support Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence initiatives within the lab.
- Supplier Collaboration:
- Liaise with raw material suppliers and packaging vendors to evaluate new materials and technologies.
- Participate in supplier audits and approval processes.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date lab reports, test results, certifications, and technical documents.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and validation protocols for internal and external stakeholders.
- Team Coordination:
- Support training and development of lab technicians and junior staff.
- Assist the Technical Manager in managing day-to-day lab operations and ensuring lab readiness for audits.