CAPEX & Facilities Engineer

The CAPEX & Facilities Engineer has overall management responsibility for major capital equipment and facilities projects in the range from$0.1MM-$7MM. Responsibilities include: technical investigation, equipment selection/specification, project justifications, installation and start-up. In executing these projects, this person leads corporate and plant teams and coordinates with vendors, with key deliverables to include projects that meet budget, timing and performance goals. The person in The person in this position is also responsible for tracking F-K's overall capital program to ensure we meet budget and timing objectives. Additional areas of focus include cost savings; primarily through automation and problem solving.

Key Job Accountabilities

Major Capital Project Management

Manages facilities and equipment capital development and execution, assuring effective selection and implementation of the right technologies; integrates safety requirements and considerations into project design and execution; acts as subject matter expert regarding equipment; collaborates with the Manufacturing department to develop standard work procedures for set-up, operation and processing.

Continuous Improvement and Engineering Cost Reduction

Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing groups to identify opportunities and generate cost reduction results; drives focus on direct labor reduction through implementation of automation, as well as improving machine output and reducing down time/pack out loss.

Problem Solving and Quality / Productivity Improvement

Ensures sufficient resourcing to support quality and manufacturing functions, including the help chain, and leads quality improvement efforts; provides effective solutions to complex problems through sound root cause problem solving deployment.

Equipment and Vendor Database Management

Monitors equipment trends in thermoforming and extrusion equipment as well as in plant support equipment systems (compressed air and water systems). Maintains database on equipment/capabilities, age and limitations and develop and maintains a list of critical specifications for equipment purchase, including including safety requirements, electrical certifications, and components specifications. Supplies manufacturing with equipment emergency contact list.

Knowledge

Engineering Principles

Thorough understanding of engineering principles and how to apply them

Thermoforming Technology - Basic

Basic understanding of thermoforming and extrusion technology

Product Handling and other technologies

Understands equipment used in product handling and decorating. Knowledge of equipment and methods available in the market

Financial Analysis

Can analyze and create a business case related to new equipment purchases or business opportunities

Equipment Safety

Knowledge of Fabri-Kal and regulatory safety requirements. Able to conduct safety reviews on new equipment installations

Thermoforming Equipment

Understands the operation and components of extrusion and thermoforming equipment: motors, valves, heaters, pnuematic systems. Able to troubleshoot

Basic CAD

Ability to create and manipulate drawing in 2D

Manage Vendor Relationships

Understands the techniques required to develop, maintain and manage business relationships with vendors in order to implement and manage projects

SAP

Working knowledge of the SAP system as it relates to CAPEX tracking and purchasing

Technology Investigations

Able to investigate alternate technologies with a focus on decorating and product handling systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in MS Office products. Windows, Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.

Excel Proficiency

Excel software proficiency

Skills & Abilities

Project Management

Develops and manages the scope of a project, explains the project plan and identifies key stakeholders in project. Manages budget, subordinates and outside contractors to get numerous tasks completed on time and within budget.

Multi-tasking

Plans and organizes work activities; manages several tasks at once. Anticipates problems and mitigates risks. Maintains a high level of energy and commitment to juggle multiple tasks, priorities and interruptions.

Team Player

Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments.

Problem Solving

Goes beyond temporary fixes and seeks to grasp what is actually happening with problems, find their causes and prevent the problems from reoccurring.

Education Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: Bachelor of Science

Program of Study: Engineering Or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements

Years of Experience: 3-5 years

Type of Experience: Project management with manufacturing equipment required Plastics Converting Machinery in a Plant Setting and demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving problems

ADA Essential Functions:

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Visually read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens.

Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms.

Possess adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.

I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.

As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization. All employees are required to adhere to the values in all their interactions with customers and fellow employees.