Technical Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for Engineering, Maintenance and Quality with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.

• Manages the capital budget and develops the technical talent in the group.

• Assures plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.

• Manages the plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.

• Works with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities.

• Responsible for CAR submission and coordination of capital activities.

• Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration.

• Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production.

• Coordinates communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives.

• Manages AOP budget, which includes technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities.

• Responsibility for meeting site environmental compliance and providing support to plant safety programs.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree preferred in engineering.

• 8+ years in engineering field with demonstrated project and process management skills with at least 3 years supervisory experience.

• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and negotiation skills required.

• Ability to analyze and problem solve various technical related issues.