Technical Manager (Engineering & Maintenance)

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Technical Manager determines the strategy for the team to best meet the Food manufacturing division's goals. The role has overall responsibility for the operations of the plant and site change management through leadership of the Shift Managers and the Technical Services group. The role is strategically positioned to drive continuous improvement with the coordinated resources of both groups while focusing on the development of self-managed work cells. Key measurable of the role is setting, meeting, and continually improving plan numbers along with the development of an organizational culture that fosters associate involvement and ownership in area management.

Key Responsibilities

Scope:

• Responsibilities include setting and meeting key operational plan targets, planning and controlling both the Maintenance and the Small Minor CAB budgets, and establishing strategies and plans required to meet Bolton Foods site goals. (e.g. run rates, reliability, etc.).
• Responsible for Quality and Food Safety and ensuring that all associates follow Quality and Food Safety Procedures
• Responsible for site operations; ensuring that all objectives and strategic plans for immediate and long-term goals are set and achieved through the coaching and development of the Shift Managers and operations associates.
• Ensuring that plant performance is continually improving through developing strategic continuous improvement initiatives driven by both projects and effective change management.
• A key role is the management and development of the Tech Services associates in order to align activities with Operation's objectives and provide technical support in systems and training.
• Providing data to determine the appropriate allocation of resources to best meet Site goals.
• Play an active role in the development and implementation of change control initiatives impacting the site.
• Play an active role in the execution of Major, Large, and Small Minor project execution
• Act as back-up senior site associate and play a key role in developing site direction in conjunction with fellow Management Team.
• Take on assignments as required within Mars Food US
• Represent the Technical Group at Site Management meetings
• Represents the Bolton Site when aligning Best Practices among the Mars Global Foods community
• Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures
• Maintains a high level of HSE awareness through various means of communications, proactive safety campaigns/incentive programs, and associate involvement, including demonstrable skills assessments, new hire and contractor orientations and continuous learning.

Special Projects:

• Participates in special projects as requested or volunteered.
• Participates in Mars NA Maintenance Excellence

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or significant proven work experience)
• Operation or Technical leadership
• Supervision or management experience
• Project Management Experience
• Operational management principles
• Understanding of applicable laws (OHS, ESA, MOL)
• Lean business practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change
• Knowledge of safety, food safety, HACCP, ISO, SPC
• Food processing and materials conversion