Technical Manager

Purpose

• The Technical Manager is responsible for leading the Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities functions. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all equipment, infrastructure, and capital assets while enabling production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• The Technical Manager combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capability—driving operational excellence, building organizational capability, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver sustainable plant performance. This leader sets high standards, fosters accountability, and builds a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and winning as a team.
• The Technical Manager is responsible for managing plant Projects, Digital and Industry 4.0, Environment, and Innovative product launches.

• Engineering & Capital Projects
  • Lead planning, prioritization, and execution of capital and expense projects.
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
  • Ensure robust engineering standards, documentation, and change management.
  • Drive modernization, automation, and reliability improvements.
  • Partner with operations to align technical investments with plant strategy.
  • Ensure that all Heath and Safety as well as Environmental regulations are complied with.
• Maintenance & Reliability
  • Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance systems.
  • Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
  • Improve asset uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.
  • Establish KPI-driven maintenance management (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance).
  • Ensure effective spare parts and MRO inventory management.
  • Work with other functions of the Plant to be aware of activities and recognize key problems areas and define objectives to improve. Support as needed.
• Facilities & Infrastructure
  • Oversee plant utilities, building systems, and infrastructure reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Maintain long-term facility asset management plans.
  • Manage contractors and service providers effectively.
  • Ensure Environmental targets are identified and achieved.
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
  • Identify and grow technical talent and succession pipelines.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead through influence and partnership across departments.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with EHS, Quality, Supply Chain and Production.
    • Act as a trusted peer and strategic partner to plant leadership.
    • Lead and participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives.
    • Navigate and lead through challenging conversations with clarity and professionalism.
  • Financial & Strategic Accountability
    • Develop and manage annual maintenance and capital budgets.
    • Deliver projects on time and within approved budgets.
    • Drive cost improvement without compromising safety or reliability.
    • Support long-term site master planning and strategic initiatives.
    • Create roadmap for Digital/Industry 4.0 and implement.

• On-time, on-budget execution of capital projects.
• Measurable improvement in equipment uptime and reliability.
• Reduction in unplanned downtime and maintenance backlog.
• Improved safety performance within engineering and maintenance teams.
• Increased PM compliance and predictive maintenance utilization.
• Strong engagement, retention, and development of technical staff.
• Recognized as a collaborative and trusted leader within the plant leadership team.
• Digital and Industry 4.0 leadership.
• Environmental and CO2 reduction leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field required).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in engineering and/or maintenance leadership within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing capital projects and maintenance systems.
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance KPIs.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional technical depth combined with practical, hands‑on leadership.
• Strong drive to achieve results and a competitive, performance‑oriented mindset.
• Highly adaptable; thrives in dynamic and changing environments.
• Courageous communicator who addresses difficult issues directly and constructively.
• Strong team player who builds trust and collaborates effectively across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and grow technical talent.
• High level of accountability and ownership.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or advanced technical certification.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience in TPM or Reliability Excellence programs.