Shuttle Extrusion Technology Manager is responsible for new product development and operation equipment effectiveness (OEE) for the Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding technologies. This role is responsible for Silgan being the best operator of Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding technologies in the markets we serve. Responsible for the supervision of Product Development Engineers (2-5) and Process Engineers (1-3) executing Recent Product Development (NPD) projects for Shuttle Extrusion Blow Molding platforms Responsible for assignment of NPD projects to Product Development Engineers (PDE’s) and Process Engineers.

Providing technical oversight for key project phases (design, prototype, commissioning, and qualification) Responsible for training and auditing PDE’s for adherence to NPD project execution procedures and systems. Run the bi-weekly Shuttle plant project update calls. Present our Shuttle capabilities at our Bottle School for our customers.

Continuous improvement of NPD procedures Work with Director Engineering Technology & Development on investigating new platforms and technology improvements for existing platforms Supporting Sales and Marketing by promoting Silgan capabilities to existing or potential current customers Active management participant promoting best practices for plant efficiency, quality,



and safety Responsible for improving OEE targets for the Extrusion Blow Molding Shuttle technology Responsible for executing programs to assess the talent level of individuals operating the technology in our production facilities and the development plans to improve the skill levels Undergraduate degree (minimum) in engineering, science, plastics engineering, or related field experience greater than 7 years Formal training in Project Management, Plastic Processing and/or Operations Excellence (or DFSS) Strong understanding of statistical analysis tools 7 year or greater track record of successful management of New Product Development projects for markets served by Silgan Plastics Track record of successful management experience of technical personnel involved in new product development for similar products to Silgan In addition to above prior experience in operations and/or quality assurance in plastics containers industry Demonstrated plastics processing and material knowledge for Extrusion Blow Molding related platforms Demonstrated Project Management skills Willingness to travel to complete major responsibilities. Physical dexterity requirements of the job include the use of computer/electronic equipment, measuring devices, hand tools and the ability to manipulate small objects. The mental efforts required daily include those related to reading, writing, basic arithmetic, mathematics, weighing and/or measuring, visualizing conclusions, analyzing data,



searching for solutions, creating methodologies, conducting research, managing resources, and evaluating the performance of others.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

📌 Technology Manager, Shuttle and Extrusion (Ottawa)
🏢 Silgan Containers
📍 Ottawa