Technical Applications Manager

Technical Applications Manager

Date: Feb 20, 2024

Location: Gordonsville, VA, US, 22942

Company: Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Manage team allocation by ensuring that each associate has a manageable workload and reallocating resources as needed. Partner with the Sales organization in business development, RFP response. Cultivate open communication with customers, and business partners in an effort to identify opportunities to improve processes and methodologies. Coach, mentor and develop team members. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Operations leadership in order to troubleshoot and provide optimization assistance. Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices, market data and new product rollouts. Assist in the definition of new product development. Work out customer specifications. Identify and document market-driven needs and trends and assist their implementation into the production process. Transfer market-driven needs for cost reduction. Train Sales force. Produce benchmarking studies and white papers to educate customers and prospects on product advantages and value proposition.

Educational requirements/qualifications and experience:

• No academic requirement.
• The ideal candidate must have nine (9) years of experience in positions encompassing films/trays/equipment for the food packaging industry.

Travel requirements:

• Requires continuous travel (70% travel) to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we'd love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.
At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.