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Taghleef Industries · Terre Haute, Indiana
Job Description
Resin Specialist – BOPP Technology
Position Title
Resin Specialist – BOPP Technology
Terre Haute IN
Reports to Head of Operations based in Terre Haute
Position Summary
The Resin Specialist is the company's subject matter expert on polypropylene resins and related additives used in the manufacture of BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films. This role provides technical leadership in resin selection, qualification, troubleshooting, process optimization, supplier collaboration, and new product development.
The Resin Specialist works closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, R&D, Product Development, Quality, and Commercial teams globally to maximize production efficiency, improve film performance, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation.
Key
Resin Technology Leadership
Serve as the global technical expert on polypropylene resins used for BOPP film production.
Develop deep understanding of resin structure-property relationships and their impact on film processing and performance.
Recommend optimal resin grades for various film applications.
Evaluate alternative resin technologies to improve competitiveness.
Establish global resin selection standards and technical specifications.
Production Support
Support manufacturing in Terre Haute in resolving resin-related production issues.
Analyze process variability caused by resin characteristics.
Optimize extrusion and stretching conditions based on resin behavior.
Improve line efficiency through resin optimization.
Minimize waste, breaks, gels, fish eyes, and process instability.
Participate in root cause analysis for major production problems.
Supplier Management
Act as the technical interface with global resin suppliers and procurement.
Qualify new resin suppliers and new resin grades.
Lead resin performance trials.
Review supplier technical documentation.
Benchmark supplier technologies and innovations.
Build long-term technical partnerships with resin manufacturers.
Product Development
Support development of new BOPP film products.
High clarity films
High stiffness films
Heat seal films
Label films
Capacitor films
Matte films
Metallizable films
Tobacco films
Sustainable film solutions
Work closely with Product Development Engineers during commercialization.
Technical Troubleshooting
Melt fracture
Gels
Fish eyes
Die build-up
Bubble instability
Gauge variation
Poor orientation
Stretching breaks
Low output
Surface defects
Haze
Optical defects
Heat seal inconsistencies
COF variations
Poor metallization performance
Resin contamination
Innovation
Monitor global resin technology developments and compare with our current resin and assets and recommend the improvements for productivity.
Evaluate new catalyst technologies.
Investigate bio-based and recycled PP resins.
Support circular economy initiatives.
Identify opportunities for downgauging and improved sustainability.
Testing & Data Analysis
Melt Flow Index (MFI)
Molecular Weight Distribution
Density
Isotacticity
Xylene Solubles
Ash Content
DSC
Crystallinity
Rheology
Correlate laboratory results with plant performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Manufacturing
Global Procurement
Quality
R&D
Product Development
Supply Chain
Sales
Marketing
Operations Leadership
Provide technical training to plant teams worldwide.
Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years supporting BOPP film manufacturing.
Strong understanding of resin manufacturing technologies.
LyondellBasell
Borealis
Braskem
ExxonMobil
INEOS
SABIC
Reliance Industries
Total Energies
CNPC
Sinopec
Technical Knowledge
Polypropylene chemistry
Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems
Metallocene PP
Random copolymers
Impact copolymers
Homo polymers
BOPP extrusion
TDO/MDO orientation
Rheology
Additive technology
Slip systems
Antiblock technology
Nucleating agents
Processing aids
Packaging
Labels
Lamination
Metallization
Printing
Heat seal technologies
Competencies
Technical problem solving
Analytical thinking
Data-driven decision making
Project management
Supplier relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration
Global mindset
Innovation
Effective communication
Continuous improvement mindset
Success Measures (KPIs)
Increased efficiency and output from the manufacturing.
Reduction in production waste
Improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Reduction in film defects
Qualification of new resin grades
Speed of technical problem resolution
Improvement in line productivity
Successful commercialization of new products
Supplier performance improvements
Sustainability improvements through optimized resin usage
Travel
Approximately
25–40% global travel
to manufacturing facilities across Ti, supplier sites, and technical conferences.
Details
| Company | Taghleef Industries |
| Location | Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |