Plant Technical Operations Manager

About the Role

As a Plant Technical Operations Manager, you will oversee the strategic direction of maintenance, engineering, and facility infrastructure to drive operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing production workflows, managing capital investments, and fostering a culture of technical growth and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance teams to maximize production output while maintaining strict cost control.
• Direct the plant capital budget, including the planning, submission, and execution of capital appropriation requests.
• Ensure the reliability and performance of all production equipment and facility infrastructure through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency and technical capabilities.
• Manage the annual operating plan (AOP) budget, encompassing utility costs, maintenance materials, and departmental staffing.
• Oversee talent management, including recruitment, performance development, and team building to ensure a high-performing technical workforce.
• Maintain site environmental compliance and actively support plant-wide safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on maintenance and engineering.
• Strong proficiency in budget management and capital project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Advanced computer literacy, specifically with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related business field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Background in consumer packaging or paper manufacturing industries.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies.