Technical Services Manager in Memphis

Job Description Job Description

Title:

Technical Plant Manager

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Plant Manager

This role provides hands‑on chemical engineering and production operations support for a dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing unit. Primary responsibilities include the definition and implementation of creative and innovative solutions to optimize all aspects of operational performance, including the introduction of new processes and new products.

The position serves as a technical resource in the chemical process discipline in support of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include identifying improvements and implementing solutions to resolve problems and optimizing product quality, yields, energy efficiency, and operating costs. The role also includes developing and executing small capital projects and supporting new product introductions. The position reports to the Plant Manager and interfaces regularly with R&D, project engineers, chemical operators, and maintenance personnel to jointly develop process and operational alternatives and improvements and implement solutions to problems.

The role will also provide process development support and serve as the Operations expert in the chemistry of the processes in the assigned manufacturing unit, with support from on‑site PhD R&D chemists. Compliance with standards from both plant and engineering is fundamental to achieving the goals and objectives. Additionally, the incumbent will be a key resource for Root Cause Analysis for both equipment and process related failures as well as directional improvements..

The position requires a thorough understanding of and adherence to all safe work practices and environmental regulations within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment. This includes the structured execution of all Plant policies governing changes to production processes. The role also requires a hands‑on, systematic approach to problem‑solving, as well as the instruction and development of operating personnel.

• High personal performance standards and an intrinsic drive to achieve excellence
• Creative problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• High energy and ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong work ethic.
• An adaptive learner, able to grasp new and complex concepts.
• Collaborator, able to productively marshal required resources to achieve success.
• A desire to be effective, to be challenged and to truly own all aspects of department performance.