Associate Plant Technical Manager - Hannibal, MO

General Mills•Hannibal, MO

2d•$108,900 - $163,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Plant Engineering Manager (internally called an Associate Plant Technical Manager - APTM) is responsible for assisting the Plant Technical Manager in providing the technical expertise and technical leadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports. The APTM role is a developmental role to prepare for leadership as a Plant Technical Manager (PTM) upon completion of the program. Development areas will be customized to the need of the APTM and would cover leadership areas such as maintenance, system engineering, project engineering, Zero Loss Culture and people leadership. The APTM will have direct reports as part of their responsibilities. This role reports directly to the site Plant Technical Manager and has dotted line engineering accountability to Mpls Engineering Leadership. To learn more about our Hannibal plant and the surrounding area click here!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
5+ years technical experience in project engineering, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or technical discipline engineering in a manufacturing environment with maintenance experience
Strong track record of engineering aptitude, ability to apply engineering principles, and problem solving
Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs, and the ability to successfully interact with individuals representing other areas or interests and the ability to manage team leaders & mechanics
Understanding and experience interacting with multiple business functions, including Quality Control, Purchasing, Distribution, Human Resources, Finance and especially Operations
Ability to identify potential business solutions involving a broad scope of thinking across businesses and functions to develop new innovation
Unwavering commitment to food, human, and environmental safety as always the number 1 priority

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Experience directly leading maintenance teams
Experience directly leading a team of engineers
Experience with industrial and/or labor relations from working in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, TPM, CI, Zero Loss Culture, or Lean Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Development of site strategic plan for technical staffing, capital investment, general competencies, and system/technology improvements
Coaching, mentoring, and development of plant technical resources
Accountability for management of external technical relationships with A/E firms, contractors, and equipment vendors
Provide technical leadership and site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements in concert with designated functional experts
Provide site leadership to achieve maximization/optimization of capital assets and site utilization as well as lead safety initiatives in technical areas
Champion progression to zero using the tools, processes, and standards as defined in the Zero Loss Culture guidebook
Develop short term and long-range capital investment plans for facility and be accountable for the planning and execution of all projects
Responsible for the capital investment process for the site (e.g. standards, project management, capital approval, etc.).
Develop and support strategies that integrate VSU, CI and Zero Loss Culture methodologies into the Master Plan
Provide leadership for the application of Zero Loss Culture to meet business objectives
Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems including systems optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting
Accountable for the strategy, design and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems
Coach and develop Maintenance and Facilities Manager to improve maintenance systems in alignment with Zero Loss Culture . Provide strategy and support for maintenance programs, development of tools and resources, personnel selection, training, and development. Integrate Maintenance into the strategy for the broader technical community at the plant
Ensure the proper selection, training, development, and motivation of leaders to maximize current and future performance
Lead and support plant continuous improvement initiatives