Associate Plant Technical Manager - Hannibal, MO
About The Position
The Associate Plant Technical Manager (APTM) assists the Plant Technical Manager in providing technical expertise and leadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports, with a primary focus on the Old El Paso business and its performance. This is a developmental role intended to prepare the APTM for leadership as a Plant Technical Manager upon completion of the program. Development areas are customized to the APTM’s needs and may include maintenance, system engineering, project engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and people leadership. The role has seven direct reports and reports directly to the site Plant Technical Manager. The APTM contributes to site technical strategy, capital planning and execution, continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence, maintenance and reliability, and technical solutions to operational issues. The role provides coaching and development to technical staff and leaders, supports compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements alongside designated functional experts, and leads initiatives related to safety, asset utilization, and continuous improvement. This is an on-site position in Hannibal, Missouri; remote work is not available. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship and international relocation or international remote work are not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering; an ABET-accredited engineering degree is required.
- At least 6 years of technical experience in project engineering, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or a technical engineering discipline in a manufacturing environment, including maintenance experience.
- Strong engineering aptitude, ability to apply engineering principles, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs and the ability to interact effectively with people representing other areas or interests and manage team leaders and mechanics.
- Understanding of and experience interacting with multiple business functions, including Quality Control, Purchasing, Distribution, Human Resources, Finance, and especially Operations.
- Ability to identify potential business solutions through broad thinking across businesses and functions to develop new innovation.
- Unwavering commitment to food, human, and environmental safety as the number one priority.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience directly leading maintenance teams.
- Experience directly leading a team of engineers.
- Experience with industrial and/or labor relations in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Develop the site strategic plan for technical staffing, capital investment, general competencies, and system and technology improvements.
- Act as an HMM enabler and driver.
- Coach, mentor, and develop plant technical resources.
- Manage external technical relationships with architecture and engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Provide technical leadership and support site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements in coordination with designated functional experts.
- Provide site leadership to maximize and optimize capital assets and site utilization, and lead safety initiatives in technical areas.
- Champion progression to zero using the tools, processes, and standards defined in the Manufacturing Excellence guidebook.
- Develop short-term and long-range capital investment plans for the facility and oversee the planning and execution of projects.
- Manage the site's capital investment process, including standards, project management, and capital approval.
- Develop and support strategies that integrate Vertical Start Up (VSU), continuous improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence methodologies into the Master Plan.
- Lead the application of Manufacturing Excellence to meet business objectives.
- Lead technical solutions to operational problems, including systems optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting.
- Oversee the strategy, design, and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems.
- Coach and develop the Maintenance and Facilities Manager to improve maintenance systems in alignment with Manufacturing Excellence.
- Provide strategy and support for maintenance programs, tools and resources, personnel selection, training, and development.
- Coach Design for Impact, data and analytics, and digital tools capability.
- Integrate Maintenance into the broader technical community strategy at the plant.
- Ensure proper selection, training, development, and motivation of leaders to maximize current and future performance.
- Lead and support plant continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Health benefits.
- Retirement and financial wellbeing programs.
- Time off programs.
- Wellbeing support and perks.
- May be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, with awards depending on individual and organizational performance.
- Relocation assistance may be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
