Blow Molding Process Expert

Social network you want to login/join with: Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome. Job Requisition : 030356 Blow Molding Process Expert (Open) Job Description: Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 35 countries and 200-plus locations. Our Vision: Be the best performing customer service company in the world. Our Purpose: We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials. Role overview: Responsible for implementing process optimization, standardization, development and training of troubleshooting manuals, developing strategies to reduce product variability, waste, and operating costs. Work closely with the plant managers of the 14 EMEA plants, evaluating and developing blow molding technicians and operators, providing virtual and on-the-job training, and implementing standardized processes to guarantee optimal cost, quality, and safety. Responsibilities: Leads the work of training plant blow mold operators and leaders on standard production execution, to assure product cost, quality, and colleagues safety. Provides support, creates, and executes process-related training materials (Industrial Packaging 101) to be deployed on the Training Matrix. Participates in the implementation of new equipment, helping to create work instructions, standardization of work, and training matrix. Works with Project engineers to elaborate and justify new investments or projects to improve equipment output and automation, reducing the cost per piece produced. Promotes improvements on production process through Kaizen, VSM, and other lean techniques in conjunction with Opex, emphasizing productivity gains, labor optimization, quality, and technological advancements, replicating successful methods across plants. Creates statistical analyses, charts, drawings, and reports to illustrate potential issues within a product lifecycle or business process and recommend improvements. Ensures adherence to existing SOCs and develops/tracks Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) for major equipment with min/max ranges. Applies root cause analysis and analytical problem-solving techniques to daily issues and misses. Develops optimal process parameters to achieve desired quality and certification performance; works with plants to maintain these parameters. Collaborates with OPEX and support functions to drive continuous improvement projects using A3 methodology. Works with facilities and Standards and Compliance teams to define and establish plant labor standards, maintaining relevant documentation. Education & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering. Fluent in English, both spoken and written. 15 years of experience in the packaging industry, focused on blow-molding, including production, maintenance, and process management. Willingness to travel is required. EEO Statement: Please note that if you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Bottanuco, Lombardia, IT

Posted Date: 9/19/2025