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Position Summary:
The Technical Manager provides technical and program leadership to a staff of three salaried direct reports with a focus on engineering design, development, maintenance, improvement and development of high-speed manufacturing equipment. They will provide leadership, act as a coach, mentor, and facilitator for the Maintenance and Engineering Departments and will be expected to foster teamwork within the workplace while utilizing daily measures to achieve results. This position requires good knowledge of the elements of Maintenance – reactive, planned, predictive and reliability. Collaborates closely with Operations and R&D to provide tactical and strategic support as needed.
This position is based at our Sidney, Ohio Wet Ones manufacturing plant and will require daily on-site presence at the facility.
Accountabilities
- Accountable for all aspects of Maintenance Support, including daily support and long term strategy development.
- Manages the execution of the maintenance program to ensure effective and efficient service.
- Works in conjunction with the production team to maintain throughput and plant efficiencies while continuously striving to reduce plant downtime and improve the preventive maintenance program.
- Evaluates, plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
- Tracks, analyzes, and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
- Accountable for the implementation/execution of preventative and predictive maintenance programs and practices for manufacturing equipment.
- Accountable for collaboration with Operations and R&D to ensure uninterrupted Supply Chain.
- Accountable for collaboration with Corporate Engineering and R&D to ensure successful execution of New Product introductions and upgrades.
- Accountable for planning, development, and submittal of comprehensive plans and budgets for execution of maintenance solutions.
- Actively develop technical resources to achieve increased effectiveness and efficiency
- Direct technical resources toward compliance and adherence of plant objectives and goals necessary to meet overall business goals.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
- B.S. degree in Engineering or related degree highly preferred.
- 6 or more years of experience in engineering leadership/support in a high speed manufacturing operation, preferably in the consumer products arena.
- Ability to lead/direct large teams to accomplish specific project goals within tight budget and time constraints.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships on all levels and thrive in a team environment.
Desirable Education, Skills and Experience
- Experience with high-speed converting and consumer goods operations is a plus.
- Experience with LEAN / Six Sigma manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Experience in a cGMP compliant manufacturing environment.
- Experience in machinery / equipment design, fabrication , relocation and start-ups.
Environmental, Health and Safety Responsibilities:
- Be aware of and follow applicable Environmental Policy and EH&S work instructions/procedures.
- Perform every job safely, for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors, and for the protection of facilities. This includes the use of required personal protective equipment and use of safety equipment as well as safe work practices.
Working Relationships
- Reports to Plant Manager. Key relationships internally will include Operations, Engineering, Quality, R&D and Planning/Scheduling departments and their teammates.
Work Environment
- Travel requirements may vary from several days per year to several weeks, as required for training and projects.
- Work schedule will typically be during day shift. Some variation of those hours may be required periodically for projects and/or emergency situations.
