Mill Technical Manager - Vernon, CA

通用磨坊股份有限公司•Vernon, CA

3d•$95,300 - $143,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Technical Manager provides technical expertise and leadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports. The role is responsible for site capital investment plans and maintenance, and provides technical leadership for major capital projects. It ensures active platform teams have solutions to support safety, quality, and performance plans. The position requires floor visibility and the ability to connect with production employees. The role reports directly to the site Plant Manager and has dotted-line functional engineering accountability to Central Engineering at world headquarters. Responsibilities span technical leadership, capital planning and execution, manufacturing improvement, maintenance and reliability, early career development, and human and food safety.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field with applicable experience, or extensive relevant work experience.
At least 5 years of technical experience in project engineering, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or another technical discipline in a manufacturing environment, including maintenance experience.
Strong engineering aptitude, application of engineering principles, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs.
Ability to develop and manage maintenance budgets, including storeroom parts and capital investments, annual purchase orders, and purchase requisitions.
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, cross-functional thinking that fosters innovation.
Ability to lead and motivate personnel on and beyond the team.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Milling, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience directly leading maintenance teams.
Experience leading contractors and vendors in executing investment plans.
Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, TPM, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or Lean Manufacturing.
Practical knowledge of Maximo and SAP.
Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Develop a site strategic plan covering technical staff development, capital investment, general competencies, and system and technology improvements.
Coach, mentor, and develop plant technical resources.
Manage external technical relationships with contractors and vendors.
Serve on the senior plant leadership team and help drive plant strategy and culture.
Provide technical leadership and support site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements, working with designated functional experts.
Lead efforts to maximize and optimize capital assets and site utilization.
Ensure compliance with GMI Financial Policies & Procedures.
Understand infrastructure, utility, and facility capacity limitations.
Develop short- and long-term facility capital investment plans and oversee the planning and execution of all projects.
Oversee the site's capital investment process, including standards, project management, and capital approval.
Manage site cash flow and meet Global Engineering expectations.
Steward capital investments so the strategy aligns with business needs and mitigates plant risks.
Develop and support strategies that integrate Vertical Start-Up, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence into the Master Plan.
Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems, including systems optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting.
Be accountable for the strategy, design, and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems.
Coach and develop maintenance staff and provide strategic support for maintenance programs, including tools, resources, personnel selection, training, and development.
Ensure budget management and HMM targets align with site goals.
Support Early Career Development and ensure the needs of new program members are met.
Promote a safety culture focused on zero injuries by proactively identifying and addressing physical, environmental, and behavioral issues.
Ensure existing and new equipment and infrastructure meet applicable codes and GMI Global CIS Standards.