Technical Manager

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United States The J.M. Smucker Co. Full time

Your Opportunity as a Technical Manager

This position will serve to be the key technical, maintenance and infrastructure leader in supporting the manufacturing of pet snacks and dry pet food. The successful candidate will be a member of the operations leadership team to drive continuous improvement and the proper maintenance of plant equipment. The role will serve as the plant’s Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar Owner and will be responsible for driving the key result metrics of the pillar. Additionally, the role will serve to deliver the business in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability, Efficiency, Cost, Delivery, and Sustainability. The Technical Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, and support of our Maintenance resources and systems.

Location: Decatur, AL manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

Willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work as neededWillingness and ability for occasional travel as required

Reports To: Operations Manager

In this role you will:

Perform maintenance management by leading maintenance resources and establishing priorities in maintenance schedulesSupport the operating departments’ Technical Leaders, Maintenance Leaders, Planners and Technicians to:Develop their technical acumenUnderstand and apply Progressive Maintenance toolsPrioritize work effectively through use of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Respond to process failures and breakdowns with a sense of urgencyTrain all levels of the organization to complete mechanical workDrive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliantCoach operating teams and leadership to root cause identification, elimination of losses, and the use of problem-solving tools to identify gaps and prioritize work.Lead the plant facilities team to ensure reliable operations and maintenance of plant infrastructure, utilities, buildings & groundsLead the maintenance storeroom staff to:Operate and maintain all aspects of the maintenance storeroomDevelop and teach Storeroom DMS (Daily Management Systems), including all In-process measuresResponsible for the maintenance shop to ensure staffing, skills, and equipment to support plant maintenance repair activitiesLead the Site Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar and collaborate with the corporate PM Pillar TeamResponsible for electronic reliability data and improving methods for collecting accurate dataEstablish and track KPIs as required to successfully manage the safety, quality, and efficiency of the maintenance operationsWorking closely with the Plant Engineer, lead and execute on the 5-year Capital Expenditure strategy to upgrade and maintain plant facilities and equipmentParticipate in and/or lead improvement teams to provide targeted improvements to meet plant and company objectivesAddress gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss cultureOwns a safety key element and/or a quality key elementSupport and foster our Company Culture through role modeling our Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each OtherEmbrace the Plant Vision and CBN (Compelling Business Need)Participate in the annual Site Master Planning processSupport HPO (High Performance Organization) vision and work systemSupport SQMS (Smucker Quality Management System) continuous improvement programs and Role model SQMS behaviorsAchieve an excellent understanding of operational capabilities and product flow including all inputs and outputsIn conjunction with the HR Manager and Plant Manager, effectively manage employee relations issuesProfessionally represent the site to all constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal Corporate Business Partners; Customers; Vendors; Contractors; Regulatory Representatives, etc.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree is required, Engineering degree is preferredDemonstrated ability leading a team to deliver business needs where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivityDemonstrated ability to be decisive, proactive, and strategic in decision makingDemonstrated ability building and developing leadersExperience with maintenance work development, planning, and schedulingExperience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root causeStrong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: 

Experience coaching & growing capability in maintenance technicians. Identification of capability gaps, plans to close gaps in self and others to assure team skills meet immediate and future business / team needsExperience leading and executing capital projects upgrading and maintain plant facilities and equipmentDemonstrated ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teamsExperience developing and maintaining a budgetDemonstrated experience in building a high-performance work culture and systems is preferredEffective presentation, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to gather and validate data independently, analyze data to determine optimal solutions. Share analysis and solutions with others.Strong demonstrated technical and mechanical ability in order to coach others on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.Project management experience would be valued for this role, as the individual will manage costs, schedules, and resources for the work.Operates with discipline – set objectives, target timing and task priorities; follows through to meet commitments.Available to provide technical support and coordinate resources during major outages

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