Manager, Technical Service

Crown Cork & Seal, a global Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer has an immediate opening for a Manager, Technical Services in the North American Beverage Division.   This individual is a key member of the Technical Service Team who supports various customer-filling operations in various regions of the United States.   Position accountabilities include the following: 

• Act as the key interface between the Company and the customer in trouble-shooting problems associated with the Company's final product and the customer's filling processes. 
• Identify a final packaged product that is not working, troubleshoot the potential causes and incorporate a solution for the problems. 
• Support the customer in areas such as equipment audits, rework of the final filled products, overhauls and equipment conversion.
• Interact with other members of the Company's Sales Team to develop strategies, resolve problems and implement solutions to support the customer.

Requirements for this position would include the following:  

• BS level degree in Engineering, Packaging or Business
• 5-7 years of experience in Beverage manufacturing environment including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Metal Seaming Technology (specifically Angelus, Pneumatic Scale and Continental)
• Working knowledge of Beverage Fillers Equipment (Crown, H&K, Cemco, etc.).
• Proven analytical abilities and be knowledgeable in root cause
• Proven mechanical skills including the ability to use gauges, dial calipers, micrometers and other related instruments.
• Ability to identify industry specifications and incorporate them into the Beverage filling process.   
• Knowledge of Food Science or Microbiology processes will be beneficial.
• Strong PC skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written as well as proven presentation skills. 
• Ability to clearly and effectively interact with customers on a variety of levels.
• Ability to identify a final packaged product that is not working or defective, troubleshoot the potential causes, and incorporate a solution for effectively resolving the problem.
• Ability to work overtime during the week and week-ends based on customer needs.
• Ability to travel (car and/or plane) up to 70% of the time.