Manufacturing Line Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION: DrinkPAK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Line Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will become an expert on all things related to the performance of the production line assigned and use that mastery to deliver results in safety, quality, efficiency, yield, and cost. This is a hands-on, continuous improvement-oriented, fast-paced role working closely with the frontline team and all departments within the organization.

LOCATION:The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company

• A cell phone stipend

• Annual discretionary bonus

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and encourage safe working practices and collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain robust quality control measures, ensuring that products meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.

• Utilize statistical methods and data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of process variations, and implement data-driven solutions to address them.

• Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization to improve overall operational efficiency.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs.

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for critical tasks. Provide training and support to production teams on new processes, technologies, and best practices to facilitate successful implementation and adoption.

• Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate process improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Create and communicate cleaning, format changeover, and maintenance plans for the frontline team to execute during planned and unplanned downtime events.

• Routinely review production data for accuracy and reporting consistency across all shifts.

• Manage format complexity by equipment and ensure successful production runs of new brands, flavors, and formats.

• Engage and motivate the frontline team through routine review of line performance results and key initiatives.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years' work experience in a manufacturing supervisory position with frontline employees required.

• Experience in the high-speed manufacturing industry, preferably in beverage packaging or related sectors.

• Proven experience in process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen.

• Strong employee relations, interpersonal, team building, and verbal/written communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools/software.

• Demonstrate ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environment.

• Demonstrate planning and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.

OUR VALUES

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.

• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

BASE SALARY COMPENSATION RANGE: $90,000 - $120,000