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The customer service representative acts as a liaison between manufacturing activities and the customer. This position reports to the Customer Service Supervisor.   Key duties include: - Performing job duties in a safe manner - Receiving and processing orders - Maintaining computer and manual records - Coordinating Shipments - Compiling and distributing reports - Filing - Sending and receiving data electronically    - Setting up new customers using established processes and systems  - Creating Billing of Packing Slips - Maintaining required data in company's MRP system - Interacting frequently with customers, team members, and management personnel - Maintaining safe and clean work environment - Other duties as assigned by supervisor

The Continuous Improvement / Lean Engineer  ("CI Engineer") will lead Continuous Improvement at the company's manufacturing plant in La Vergne, TN, conveniently located near Nashville, TN. The position reports to the Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement and is focused on providing manufacturing and business operational support through lean transformation. The CI Engineer is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency and / or improvement opportunities and leading cross-functional teams to drive process improvements utilizing Lean strategies. The Continuous Improvement Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert for one or more manufacturing sites and facilitates CI projects and kaizen events focused on process and quality improvements, on-time delivery, inventory, cost reductions, and standard work.   Duties and Essential Job Functions - Lead kaizen events and projects focused on improving processes, eliminating waste, and reducing cost. - Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies, plans and initiatives in alignment with the organization’s business goals and objectives. - Coach, mentor and train employees on lean/continuous improvement tools and methodologies. - Proactively work with managers and employees to identify areas in need of improvement. - Participate in and lead teams focused on resolving quality issues and concerns. - Support production control, material control and material planning functions in improvement projects relating to scheduling inventory management and raw material flow and tracking. - Track, measure, and report on the progress of Continuous improvement initiatives within the organization against set targets/goals - Maintain adherence to implementation schedules for assigned projects, provide progress updates on status and operational improvements. - Work with process owners to develop value stream map for each process and each value stream family within the facility. - Travel independently by car or airplane, including approximately 25% overnight travel. The position operates in a multiple site manufacturing environment and requires temporary duties and training away from the assigned work location for effective job performance.

Our Temperature Solutions Product Development team is critical to the continued growth of our cold chain business. We are hiring a Cold Chain Program Development Manager / Product Design Engineer who is focused on developing innovative solutions that surpass current products in the cold chain packaging space. The Program Development Manager will report to the Director of Temperature Solutions and will work in the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence in the greater Nashville area (La Vergne, TN)   The Cold Chain Program Development Manager / Product Design Engineer will research trends related to pharmaceutical distribution and work with laboratory personnel to design and qualify cold chain innovative packaging solutions. Cold Chain Program Development Manager / Product Design Engineer will oversee qualification testing, analyzing test results, and participate in creating detailed documentation for clients to use at their packaging facility or to analyze testing results.    Product Design Engineer / Product Developer Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Researching trends and gathering resources on new activities and programs related to pharmaceutical distribution. - Overseeing the planning and coordination of program development activities. - Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget. - Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholder and ensuring scheduling and technical feasibility. - Designing innovative cold chain packaging solutions using industry knowledge, Solidworks Flow Simulation software. - Developing detailed project plans to monitor and track progress and ensure projects are accomplished as scheduled.  - Overseeing thermal laboratory testing using standard testing methods including the utilization of Thermal Testing Chambers, Heat Flow Meter, and Hot Disc. - Overseeing performance of physical laboratory testing including drop testing, compression testing, and vibration testing. - Working with laboratory personnel to produce samples. - Participating in the creation of documents involved with laboratory testing including lab reports, testing protocols, and technical drawings. - Hosting clients and other visitors to the Center of Excellence as well as giving tours of the laboratory area. - Accompanying sales team personnel on sales calls to act as a cold chain industry expert and to support research and development of product innovation. - Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving cold chain and general packaging trends, testing methods, software, and industry standards. - Participating in 5S and Lean programs. - Other activities as needed to support new product innovation and future growth of our cold chain business.  Position requires occasional overnight business travel.

In a general production, you will perform assembly/kitting and packer job functions, while inspecting for quality and packaging the product in accordance with established work instructions.     Key duties include: - Removing finished parts from machines - Maintaining and following operating procedures of machinery - Inspecting parts for quality - Identifying proper packaging container and ensure packaged container is properly labeled - Maintaining accurate counts per container - Performing plant clean up operations - Completing any required paperwork  - Other duties as needed to successfully serve and support our customers

The Material Handler is responsible for safely loading and/or moving raw materials and finished parts in a manufacturing facility, as well as unloading and or moving raw materials and shipments to support manufacturing and on time customer deliveries. The position requires operation of a forklift, clamp truck, and other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and count product and materials.   Key duties include: - Performing work in accordance with established work instructions, while meeting required quality standards and efficiencies - Loading/unloading trucks using a forklift, clamp truck, and/or other power equipment  - Maintaining accurate counts and records of products loaded on trucks for shipment to customers - Coordinating shipments - Correctly filing paperwork - Communicating with internal team members, truck drivers, and external customers by phone, email, and in person - Maintaining and improving 5S activities, keeping work areas clean, orderly, safe for all team members - Working in a safe manner - Performing other duties as needed to support manufacturing team

If you have a Packaging Engineering degree with a desire to excel in technical sales, this program is for you. EFP has a great opportunity for a recent graduate with 2-3 years of packaging design experience to develop their design skills within the EPS/EPP shape molding industry, while being placed in our Sales Engineer Development Program. EFP, LLC is a well-established, respected industry leader with a 60 year track record demonstrating profitability and rapid growth.  We are committed to developing our own sales talent, promoting from within and providing a great place to work, learn and excel.   This is a 1 – 2 year program with a goal to promote you to an Account Manager (AM).  The length of this program will be entirely up to the pace of your learning and readiness to excel in the role as an Account Manager.  Since we are a growing company, there will be opportunities for you to relocate to multiple geographic regions.  This position reports directly to our VP of Sales & Marketing.   Job Summary   Packaging Designer (50%) -  Under the mentorship of the Product Design & Development Manager, you will be tasked with leading the design work for new programs through initial production.  Sales Development (50%) - You will be given existing customer accounts to manage and grow. - You will participate in formal sales training to hone your customer relations, prospecting and closing skills. - You will have the opportunity to learn from our best Sales Reps through ride-alongs and participation in interactive and consultative, solution selling presentations. Job Duties and Functions   Sales Related - Develop complete understanding of packaging technical selling requirements and capabilities. - Apply knowledge of customer’s business to identify and define packaging solution opportunities. - Build and maintain “trusted advisor” status in a reasonably complex, multi-level decision making environment. - Answer objections by seeking understanding and agreement to gain a positive outcome. - Use accepted negotiation skills to present the company’s position effectively. - Maintain current understanding of market segment changes and trends. - Collect information and communicate details of customer issues and develop solutions to the identified issues. - Maintain and grow existing customer relationships. - Effectively follow up on all opportunities. - Effectively communicate customer requirements to the operations team to ensure customer expectations are met. - Update CRM with all customer information, notes and project status. Design Related - Deliver moderately complex protective packaging system solutions that address customer needs. - Become an expert in materials, processes and approaches to offer unique and innovative solutions to existing customer base. - Drop test design prototypes according to customer standards. - Interface with customers to assist sales in answering customer question regarding design. - Perform inspections on production samples to verify production output meets design input. - Develop packaging design and drawings using AutoCAD/Solid Works. - Fabricate prototypes of design using model shop and wire cut equipment. - Interpret customer drawings and sketches.

If you have a Packaging Engineering degree with a desire to excel in technical sales, this program is for you. EFP has a great opportunity for a recent graduate with 2-3 years of packaging design experience to develop their design skills within the EPS/EPP shape molding industry, while being placed in our Sales Engineer Development Program. EFP, LLC is a well-established, respected industry leader with a 60 year track record demonstrating profitability and rapid growth.  We are committed to developing our own sales talent, promoting from within and providing a great place to work, learn and excel.   This is a 1 – 2 year program with a goal to promote you to an Account Manager (AM).  The length of this program will be entirely up to the pace of your learning and readiness to excel in the role as an Account Manager.  Since we are a growing company, there will be opportunities for you to relocate to multiple geographic regions.  This position reports directly to our VP of Sales & Marketing.   Job Summary   Packaging Designer (50%) -  Under the mentorship of the Product Design & Development Manager, you will be tasked with leading the design work for new programs through initial production.  Sales Development (50%) - You will be given existing customer accounts to manage and grow. - You will participate in formal sales training to hone your customer relations, prospecting and closing skills. - You will have the opportunity to learn from our best Sales Reps through ride-alongs and participation in interactive and consultative, solution selling presentations. Job Duties and Functions   Sales Related - Develop complete understanding of packaging technical selling requirements and capabilities. - Apply knowledge of customer’s business to identify and define packaging solution opportunities. - Build and maintain “trusted advisor” status in a reasonably complex, multi-level decision making environment. - Answer objections by seeking understanding and agreement to gain a positive outcome. - Use accepted negotiation skills to present the company’s position effectively. - Maintain current understanding of market segment changes and trends. - Collect information and communicate details of customer issues and develop solutions to the identified issues. - Maintain and grow existing customer relationships. - Effectively follow up on all opportunities. - Effectively communicate customer requirements to the operations team to ensure customer expectations are met. - Update CRM with all customer information, notes and project status. Design Related - Deliver moderately complex protective packaging system solutions that address customer needs. - Become an expert in materials, processes and approaches to offer unique and innovative solutions to existing customer base. - Drop test design prototypes according to customer standards. - Interface with customers to assist sales in answering customer question regarding design. - Perform inspections on production samples to verify production output meets design input. - Develop packaging design and drawings using AutoCAD/Solid Works. - Fabricate prototypes of design using model shop and wire cut equipment. - Interpret customer drawings and sketches.

The Cold Chain BDM may reside anywhere in the central US and will report to the Director of Sales. The Cold Chain Business BDM will apply knowledge of a prospect’s or customer’s business to identify and define packaging opportunities for temperature sensitive products.   Essential Duties and Functions - Develop and build solid relationships with assigned cold chain customers. - Acts as the key point of contact for assigned accounts. - Responsible for day to day operations/management of assigned accounts. - Oversees product development projects for assigned accounts. - Responsible for price margin realization, forecasting, and reporting of assigned customers. - Work with management to identify, target and connect with prospective customers. - Work cross-functionally to satisfy customer issues and requirements. - Act as a business subject matter expert in development of our sales strategy and sales pipeline.

Due to continued growth, EFP, LLC (Engineered Foam Packaging) is opening a new manufacturing plant in Bishopville, South Carolina. We are hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to assist with plant start-up projects, as well as lead Maintenance for the new plant. The plant will open later this year and we will fill the Maintenance Supervisor position as soon as we find the right leader to serve in the role.   The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for effectively and safely managing all industrial maintenance technicians, adhering to budget and the continuous improvement process. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will efficiently maintain production machinery, as well as manage maintenance of the production facility, utilities, and grounds in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the plant's Operations Manager.   Maintenance Supervisor duties and essential job functions include the following: - Supervises and provides expertise for installation, trouble shooting, maintaining and repairing manufacturing plant equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-operated circuits, Electrical 24v to 480v 3 phase, and machinery. - Maintains production equipment and procedures in a manner that meets company efficiency and safety standards for all team members and insures minimal equipment downtime. - Develops, schedules, and controls a preventive maintenance program to maintain production. - Ensures machinery and equipment in proper working condition. - Selects, develops, and evaluates industrial maintenance technicians to ensure efficient team member performance. - Supervises and coordinates activities of industrial maintenance technicians in a safe and efficient manner. - Maintains inventories of maintenance materials, supplies and spare parts at required levels. - Recommends, plans, and implements equipment needs to improve efficiency and /or generate cost reductions. - Looks beyond existing methods to anticipate, define and resolve complex operational problems. - Assists with environmental health and safety inspections. - Maintains a clean and safe work environment. - Maintains accurate and complete records of work performed. - Assists in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low inventory to leadership. - Focuses on continuous improvement and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes. - Occasional overnight travel is required. More frequent travel will be required during initial training period.

This job is a remote position. The successful candidate will reside near a major airport in the Central or Eastern United States.   JOB SUMMARY Builds and nurtures solid relationships with Temperature Solutions’ Key Accounts, while serving as a Temperature Solutions subject matter expert, developing and implementing solutions to achieve Key Accounts’ long-term goals. Key Accounts are designated as such based on anticipated revenue and/or the strategic significance of the account for Temperature Solutions. The position reports to the Director of Sales.      DUTIES& ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Develops and sustains solid relationships with Key Accounts that bring in the most income for the company and/or serve a strategic purpose. - Addresses and resolves Key Accounts’ concerns and complaints. - Acts as the main point of contact between Key Accounts and internal teams. - Oversees the product development projects related to assigned Key Accounts. - Communicates and collaborates with the design, testing, marketing, sales and logistics departments to ensure that Key Account needs are met. - Compiles reports on account progress, revenue and margin goals and forecasts for Key Account teams and stakeholders. - Develops a thorough understanding of Key Account needs and requirements and creates customized solutions. - Collaborates with Sales in negotiating contracts with Key Accounts, while meeting established deadlines for fulfillment of each Account’s long-term goals. - Uses the company’s financial and sales systems. - Builds and leverages internal business relationships at all levels of the organization, including with plant-level and with senior management. - Provides training to Temperature Solutions team and others as needed to develop depth of cold chain knowledge throughout the organization. - Participates in training and team building activities. - Travels frequently, including driving and air travel. Overnight travel varies based on business needs and is typically 25% of working time. - Performs other related duties as required to support business needs.

The Continuous Improvement / Lean Engineer  ("CI Engineer") will lead Continuous Improvement at the company's Elkhart, IN manufacturing plant. The position reports to the Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement and is focused on providing manufacturing and business operational support through lean transformation. The CI Engineer is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities and leading cross-functional teams to drive process improvements utilizing Lean strategies. The Continuous Improvement Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert for one or more manufacturing sites and facilitates CI projects and kaizen events focused on process and quality improvements, on-time delivery, inventory, cost reductions, and standard work.   Duties and Essential Job Functions - Lead kaizen events and projects focused on improving processes, eliminating waste, and reducing cost. - Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies, plans and initiatives in alignment with the organization’s business goals and objectives. - Coach, mentor and train employees on lean/continuous improvement tools and methodologies. - Proactively work with managers and employees to identify areas in need of improvement. - Participate in and lead teams focused on resolving quality issues and concerns. - Support production control, material control and material planning functions in improvement projects relating to scheduling inventory management and raw material flow and tracking. - Track, measure, and report on the progress of Continuous improvement initiatives within the organization against set targets/goals - Maintain adherence to implementation schedules for assigned projects, provide progress updates on status and operational improvements. - Work with process owners to develop value stream map for each process and each value stream family within the facility. - Travel independently by car or airplane, including approximately 25% overnight travel. The position operates in a multiple site manufacturing environment and requires temporary duties and training away from the assigned work location for effective job performance.

We are expanding our manufacturing operation in Evansville and need to grow our outstanding General Production/Packer/Tender teams on 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift. Production/manufacturing experience is not required for General Production/Packer/Tender positions! Food service or retail workers, or others looking to make a change, this may be a great opportunity for you to break into manufacturing! EFP is a great company who will help you to be successful. If you are a hard worker and dependable person, please apply to join our manufacturing team! In general production/Packer/Tender positions with EFP, you will perform the following key duties: - Removing finished parts from machines during manufacturing process - Maintaining and following operating procedures of machinery - Inspecting parts for quality such as fill, fusion, post expansion, etc. (we'll teach you how!) - Identifying proper packaging container and ensure packaged container is properly labeled - Maintaining accurate counts per container - Performing plant clean up operations - Completing any required paperwork - Participating in required 5S / Kaizen activities - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - Basic math skills including counting, adding, and subtracting - Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time - Ability to use hands and fingers to assemble parts - Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 20 pounds - Ability to pull up to 15 pounds - Frequent squatting, kneeling, bending and stooping Shifts Hours: - 2nd Shift: 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. - 3rd Shift: 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

Due to continued growth, EFP, LLC (Engineered Foam Packaging) is opening a new manufacturing plant in Bishopville, South Carolina. We are hiring an Operations Manager / Plant Manager to lead the new plant. The plant will open later this year and we will fill the position as soon as we find the right leader to serve in the role.   An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, IN and also has manufacturing locations in Evansville, IN, Decatur, AL, Nashville, TN, and Reno, NV.   Overview   The Operations Manager / Plant Manager position is a critical part of our company’s leadership team and will be responsible for the start-up and management of the company’s new manufacturing / assembly plant in Bishopville, SC. The start-up of the new plant will also be supported by the company’s Project Management team.   The Operations Manager / Plant Manager reports to the company’s Vice President of Operations and provides leadership in the strategic and operational activities of the location to ensure that key initiatives and financial performance metrics are achieved.   The Operations Manager / Plant Manager will have six directly reporting employees, including HR & Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Quality Manager, Customer Service Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, and two Production Supervisors. The plant will be a two-shift operation with 30 team members.   Key Duties and Responsibilities  - Develops and executes plans around safety, productivity, quality, on-time and complete delivery, and customer service. - Establishes, communicates, and reviews operating metrics with staff. - Fosters work environment conducive to attraction and retention of employees. - Leads employee coaching and developmental activities. - Works collaboratively with company leadership team to achieve facility and company objectives. - Ensures that all company policies and procedures are enforced, and operation complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. - Maintains and proactively supports a safe work environment.

Join a great team and a highly successful growing company!   The Mold Maintenance Technician is a key position in our plant. The Mold Maintenance Tech is responsible for maintaining molds and setting up molds to meet daily production requirements. Qualified candidates must have maintenance technician or set-up experience, proven mechanical and troubleshooting skills. Training or experience with air, steam, and water systems is preferred.    Mold Maintenance Tech key duties include: - Maintaining and checking all molds used in the production process - Performing all tasks in a safe manner - Preparing molds for each mold change - Performing mold changes in an efficient, safe manner - Cleaning molds - Troubleshooting any problems involved with mold changes - Completing daily mold change sheets and other required paperwork - Participating in lean / Kaizen activities - Other duties as needed

Be part of a great team at a successful, growing manufacturing company! Our company believes in promotion from within and you will have opportunities to grow a career at EFP if that's your interest! If you enjoy general production/assembler/packer work and desire to stay in the position, there are opportunities to grow your income in that position too!   Production experience is not required in this manufacturing job! Food service or retail workers, or others looking to make a change, this may be a great opportunity for you to break into manufacturing! EFP is a great company who will help you to be successful. If you are a hard worker and dependable person, please apply!   Our products are light-weight and clean! Click the link to take a look at our clean, safe work environment! https://youtu.be/I4narFpQDHU   In a general production/assembler/packer position with EFP, you will perform assembler/packer job functions in a safety-focused production setting, while inspecting for quality and packaging the product in accordance with established work instructions.     Key duties include: - Removing finished parts from machines - Maintaining and following safety and operating procedures of machinery - Inspecting parts for quality such as fill, fusion, post expansion, etc. - Identifying proper packaging container and ensure packaged container is properly labeled - Maintaining accurate counts per container - Performing plant clean up operations - Completing any required paperwork - Participating in required 5S / lean activities   - Other duties as assigned