About this opportunity
Protect-all, Inc. lists this Technical Director opportunity in town of darien, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Technical Director to lead and define the next generation of our extrusion coating, laminating, and converting technologies. This role will replace a long‑tenured technical leader and offers a rare opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing, customer‑focused manufacturer in the flexible packaging and graphic arts markets. This role will be on‑site in our Darien, WI facility.
This is not a maintenance role—this is a hands‑on technical leadership position responsible for driving innovation, solving complex customer challenges, and aligning materials, processes, and performance to win in the market.
What You’ll Own
Technical leadership across extrusion coating, lamination, and coating processes
Development and optimization of multi‑layer packaging structures
Expertise and application of adhesive systems (solventless, solvent‑based, water‑based)
Material selection and performance across substrates: Polyolefins (PE, PP)
Polyester (PET)
Foil, paper, and specialty films
Direct involvement in: Customer technical support and problem‑solving
New product development and commercialization
Process optimization and troubleshooting on the plant floor
What Makes This Role Different
Direct impact on revenue growth and customer success
High visibility with executive leadership
Ability to define technical strategy , not just execute it
Opportunity to modernize and evolve a well‑established technical foundation
What You Bring
10+ years in flexible packaging, coatings, or converting
Deep hands‑on experience in at least one:
Extrusion coating
Laminations
Strong working knowledge of:
Adhesive chemistries and applications
Film substrates and performance characteristics
Converting processes and equipment
Proven ability to:
Solve complex technical problemsInterface with customers and suppliers
Translate technical capability into business value
Ideal Background
Technical leader at a flexible packaging manufacturer
Senior application engineer from an adhesive or film supplier
R&D or process leader in coatings, laminations, or extrusion
Leadership & Transition
You will work closely with our current Technical Director to ensure a successful transition of knowledge, relationships, and processes.
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Who can apply
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