Director, Technical Services

California Dairies Inc • Fresno, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Technical Services assists and supports our plant operations teams in their continuous improvement, innovation, and production efficiency efforts. Responsibilities also include covering Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager roles at any location on an interim basis or as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a vision to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Sustain and build a strong network of experts relevant to the essential functions of this position.
• The ability to lead employees to continuous improvement and process excellence in the areas relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results with and through others.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills and attention to detail.
• Strong in the following leadership areas: People, Process, Equipment/Systems
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• BS degree in Dairy Science, Engineering or other related areas and minimum 10 years in an operations, engineering, or maintenance role, or equivalent combination.
• English is required as the written and spoken language.
• A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical development to existing plant staff.
• Troubleshoot & assist with the installation of new equipment and processes.
• Works closely with other senior-level leaders and plant leadership to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve issues that prevent or limit operations from meeting expectations.
• Focus on methods to improve plant’s overall equipment efficiency and capacity targets.
• Support the plants in meeting their safety, quality, production, and financial goals.
• Partner with engineering and maintenance on specific capital projects.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Work effectively in both union and non-union facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director