Job Description
The Plant Technical Manager (PTM) is responsible for providing the technical expertise to prioritize and deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports.
Key accountabilities include:
Leadership
• Development of site strategic plan for technical staffing, capital investment, general competencies, and system/technology improvements
• Coaching, mentoring, and development of plant technical resources
• Accountability for management of external technical relationships with A/E firms, contractors, and equipment vendors
• Provide technical leadership and for site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements in concert with designated functional experts
• Provide site leadership to achieve maximization/optimization of capital assets and site utilization as well as lead safety initiatives in technical areas
Capital Planning & Execution
• Develop short term and long range capital investment plans for facility and be accountable for the planning and execution of all projects
• Responsible for the capital investment process for the site (e.g. standards, project management, capital approval, etc.).
Continuous Improvement
• Develop and support strategies that integrate Continuous Improvement methodologies into the Master Plan.
• Provide leadership for the application of Continuous Improvement Pillars, tools, and training to meet business objectives.
• Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems including systems optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting.
• Accountable for the strategy, design and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems.
Maintenance
•Work closely with Maintenance Leadership to foster collaboration between Engineering and Maintenance that will support the overall strategy for maintenance issues including maintenance programs (predictive, preventive), development of tools and resources, and personnel selection, training and development. Additional duties as assigned. Qualification Bachelors degree in Engineering
5 years related experience, 7 preferred, in project management, systems or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading other engineers in a team environment, or managing other technical employees.
Experience in Capital Planning & Management, Continuous Improvement or related strategies, and Maintenance is required.
Ability to travel as required, approximately 10%.
Demonstrated ability to communicate an exciting future vision, creates break-through strategies, established aggressive performance goals. Embraces and actively supports key corporate strategies.
Demonstrated skills driving innovation and generating creative solutions.
Experience building positive and empowering work environments, leverages others through teamwork, demonstrates skills in developing others.
Focuses on the right priorities, makes timely decisions, and delivers on short and long term commitments.
Exhibits the highest standards of integrity and judgment.
Actively leads / participates on cross-functional teams. Builds effective relationships with people at all levels. Seeks and delivers candid, meaningful feedback.
Judgment / Problem Solving: Uses strong problem-solving skills, judgment, and past experience to solve problems. Persists when faced with adverse, difficult situations. Exercises sound business judgment in complex environments where the course of action is not always clear.
Functions effectively within ever-changing environments. Easily adjusts to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change. Is resilient and calm under pressure. Learns and applies new concepts quickly and effectively.
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