Technical Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION****Date issued: October 13, 2026
Position Title:
Technical Manager

Employment Classification:
Salaried, Exempt

Location:
Atchison, Kansas

Department:
FOH - Foundry

Reports to:
Vice President Operations - ASJ

ROLE PURPOSE & CONTRIBUTION

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
This position reports to the VP of Operations. The position is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient running of the Technical function of the organization. The objectives for the department will be achieved by implementing a safe, lean and metrics driven culture to sustain the optimal performance. They are responsible for ensuring that products meet the requirements of the customer and that operations have all necessary details to produce parts as required.

AURTHORITY LEVELS:

• This position is accountable to the VP of Operations for the effective control and management of the technical department.

• Has the authority to create and modify technical documentation pertaining to the production and inspection processes and requirements as required.

• Has the authority to review and respond to customer complaints and authorize back charges and credits up to the amount detailed in the authority matrix.

• Has the authority to hold production or products as required until released to continue or parts are scrapped - up to and including a temporary shutdown of production if needed.

• Create quotations for all processes in the technical department's responsibility.

NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Technical Manager is responsible for the effective operations of the technical department. They will partner with other functional areas as required to ensure operational activities are supported to deliver the overall business objectives, meeting product and customer requirements, whilst maintaining efficiencies in manufacturing. They will also support the business' overall objectives consistent with the Manufacturing Excellence strategy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• The position is responsible for safety and maintenance of all necessary equipment required for the departments.
• The position is responsible for providing all necessary documentation and processes to allow achievable but acceptable lead times.
• Ensure a safe working environment is provided for all staff and create a safety driven culture.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operational through PM planning and servicing.
• Create a metrics driven culture, through accurate recording and monitoring of site KPI's.
• Review capital budgets and ensure expenditure is kept within agreed limits.
• Communicate with Operations to ensure correct and timely delivery of required products to meet DOT.
• Provide direction and guidance to senior managers, site leadership, and functional leaders.
• Direct and oversee technical Improvements In the sites manufacturing operations to Improve product quality, cost, and effectiveness.
• Work with site leaders to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to technical problems.
• Assist sales in seeking customer concessions to ensure corrective actions are implemented in relation to all non-conforming product.
• Manage and maintain Document Control.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Maintain a safe working environment
• Provide the optimum resources to ensure throughput of parts to maintain production schedules and DOT.
• Review KPI reports in a timely manner with relevant departments.
• Ensure accurate calculation of payback for capital projects.
• Ensure all products are being produced to all current Customer, National and International standards as required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Operations Manager
• Machine Shop Superintendent
• Operations Personnel
• Controller
• Manufacturing Excellence

TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
In the absence of the Technical Manager, the VP of Operations will assume responsibility and delegate where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Tertiary degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar is preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory/management role in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years' experience in a technical field In Metals Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of people in varied roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing budgets and reports.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and capital project work.
• Experience in working with technical documents, specifications, and standards.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of metallurgy, welding and manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of foundry processes and operations is desirable.
• Ability to create dally, weekly and monthly reports.
• Ability to manage people.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to manage and create a safe working culture.