Technical Manager

Lock Search Group (LSG) is proud to partner with Red Bull Canada in the search for top talent to join their Fraser Valley facility that is currently being constructed in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Cameron Lappin from LSG is leading the recruitment for a Technical Manager to join this globally renowned organization. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Technical Manager is the key person responsible for equipment suppliers of production equipment and all internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in the implementation, maintenance and operational aspects of the pre-mix plant equipment. You will implement a strong team to support production and intra-logistics during operation and manage external companies on-site and online.

You will also be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and optimization of all production and warehouse equipment in the premix production facility. You will ensure that machinery and equipment are operating efficiently and safely to support continuous production and warehousing operations.

Red Bull Canada is motivated to hire the ‘most suitable candidate’ for this critical onsite leadership position. As such, financial relocation support will be provided to ensure those interested in this opportunity, who are open to residing in the Eastern Fraser Valley region in British Columbia, are supported accordingly.

Please note, preference will be given to those already ‘locally’ residing in the BC Fraser Valley market.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program for all production and warehouse equipment.
• Oversee routine and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations also in close relationship with HQ operations
• Serve as the plant’s subject matter expert for automated equipment, robotics, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, conveyors, scaling systems, and bulk ingredients handling
• Oversee troubleshooting for production line automation issues to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.
• Implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime.

• Supervise and manage the maintenance team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
• Advise the team to be supportive towards the other departments
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, automation specialists, and technical operators.
• Build a culture focused on food safety, personal safety, equipment care, and continuous improvement.
• Manage training, skill development, and succession planning for the technical team.

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and reliability of production and warehouse equipment.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reduce costs.
• Standardize process parameters, automation settings, and change control documentation.
• Analyze line performance data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and efficiency opportunities.
• Improve MTBF of critical assets and maintain component MTTF > industry benchmark

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations and company policies (HQ).
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of established equipment, safety and maintenance practices.
• Develop, revise, and enforce SOPs for Confined space entry and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Point person for machine guarding and technical safety of manufacturing and ASRS equipment
• Develop, maintain and audit food-specific process safety hazard control (DHA - Dust Hazard Control)

• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and tools required for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Coordinate to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of maintenance supplies
• Manage the accuracy of inventory in the CMMS or ERP system (e.g., SAP PM)
• Create and maintain BOMs for maintenance assemblies, with critical spare parts for each equipment asset.
• Use the system to record consumption, track stockouts, and support preventive maintenance…