Technical Maintenance Manager

Location: Tallahassee

JOB SUMMARY The Technical Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all production equipment within a cosmetics contract manufacturing environment. This role oversees end-to-end technical floor execution, including equipment setup, production support, cleaning validation, scheduling coordination, SMED optimization, and performance reporting. The position acts as the operational link between production execution, maintenance reliability, engineering, quality, and planning to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing flow and achievement of OEE targets.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and execute all machine changeovers and pre-production setups

Verify equipment configuration according to batch records and work orders

Ensure tooling, change parts, and accessories are correctly installed and validated

Complete pre-run checklists and first article approvals

Coordinate setup windows with production planning

Monitor equipment performance during production runs Adjust machine settings to maintain speed, quality, and output targets

Troubleshoot mechanical issues and minimize downtime

Track actual vs. planned output and report deviations

Ensure operators follow correct machine operating procedures

Perform and document in-process quality checks per batch requirements

Monitor critical quality attributes (fill weight, seal integrity, labeling, appearance, coding)
Escalate and isolate non-conforming products when required

Support QA investigations and batch release requirements

Lead post-production teardown, cleaning, and sanitization activities

Ensure compliance with GMP and validated cleaning procedures

Verify equipment reassembly and readiness for next production cycle

Document cleaning activities and report equipment issues identified during teardown

Own and drive SMED initiatives across all production lines

Conduct time studies and identify internal vs. external setup tasks

Implement standardized and repeatable changeover procedures

Train teams on optimized changeover methods

Track and reduce changeover times continuously

Build weekly production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability

Assign jobs to optimal production lines based on capability and efficiency

Integrate setup, run, cleaning, and changeover times into planning

Adjust schedules in real time based on operational constraints

Determine optimal equipment routing for each product type and format

Maintain equipment capability matrix for all production lines

Resolve routing conflicts and ensure capacity alignment

Identify equipment limitations impacting production planning

Establish and validate production run speeds by product and format

Optimize throughput while maintaining quality standards

Track and report actual vs. target speeds by line and product

Identify continuous improvement opportunities for efficiency gains

Manage departmental budget including labor, consumables, tooling, and maintenance supplies

Track and report monthly budget variances with corrective actions

Control overtime through effective scheduling and SMED improvements

Support capital expenditure requests with cost-benefit analysis

Act as the primary floor liaison with Maintenance/PRM functions

Report equipment issues and performance trends in real time Coordinate preventive maintenance windows with production schedules

Support RCA, FMEA, and reliability improvement initiatives

Jointly drive OEE improvement (availability + performance + reliability)
Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on:

Production performance and downtime

Changeover and SMED performance

Quality metrics and in-process compliance

Schedule attainment and efficiency

Cleaning compliance and equipment readiness

Budget and cost performance

Present monthly operational performance reviewsEDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
WORK EXPERIENCE5–10+ years in manufacturing operations, packaging, or cosmetics/pharma/FMCG environment

Strong experience in production equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination

Proven background in SMED, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement programs
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