Jobs · Engineering · Missouri

Technical Manager

Pretium Packaging · St Louis, MO · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Mentor, train, and elevate a team of technicians and machine operators while building a strong, accountable culture.
  • Own Technical Operations
    • Oversee tooling, molds, machines, and troubleshooting across blow molding and injection molding processes.
    • Drive Performance & Efficiency
      • Establish KPIs, monitor results, and implement improvements that reduce downtime and improve output.
    • Partner Cross-Functionally
      • Work closely with operations, product management, and customer-facing teams to align technical execution with business goals.
      • Lead Strategy & Innovation
        • Develop and execute technical roadmaps that improve capabilities, scalability, and overall plant performance.
        • Manage Risk
          • Identify operational risks early and implement practical, effective mitigation strategies.

    What You Bring

    • 5+ years of plastics manufacturing experience (blow molding + injection molding).
    • Leadership experience (2+ years) managing technical teams.
    • Strong expertise in tooling, mold repair, and machine maintenance.
    • Experience with equipment such as Aoki, Uniloy, Sumitomo.
    • Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and change management.
    • Strong communication skills—you can translate technical issues into business impact.

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