Job title:
Technical Manager
Situation in organization (enclose a copy of your organization chart)
Reports to the Plant Manager.
Direct manager for technical department of 4 people. Two process engineers, reliability engineer and developing engineer.
Job dimensions
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Provides technical support and direction for the Middleton plant.
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Responsible for PSM compliance including site PHAs are completed on time, are of high quality and have actions addressed in a timely manner
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Manage plant CAPEX envelope and project pipeline.
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In concert with the Maintenance manager and EHS manager leads the ArkEnergy and CSR initiatives for the Middleton plant.
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Works collaboratively with the global technology managers to set and implement the global technology strategies across the 5 platforms in Middleton.
Activities
(15) Maintain HSE and PSM compliance as the top priority.
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Ensure all incidents are reported and investigations with corrective actions are implemented.
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Serve on the site PSM SteerCo and ensure PHA and MOC programs are executed per requirements.
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Ensure mechanical integrity program is executed per requirements.
(20) Lead continuous productivity and reliability improvement in the plan
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Deliver OEE and productivity improvements through process optimization and reliability improvements.
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Develop and implement site digitization strategy
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Provide technical support to the five technologies.
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Develop and implement site reliability improvement plan.
(10) Provide process development and technical support to the Middleton plant.
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Coordinate with process technology mangers to develop, prioritize and execute the site technical strategy and innovation process.
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Interact with R and D groups to ensure plant process capabilities align with BU priorities and product development.
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Identify process development projects needed to support NBD and add to capital pipeline.
(20) Oversee and maintain site CAPEX Portfolio
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Prepare and manage the site capital project pipeline and prioritization.
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Ensure execution of capital projects to align with plant goals and priorities.
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Manage site capital budget to ensure timeliness and accuracy of project spend.
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Coordinate with regional project engineers to identify, scope and support large project execution.
(15) Support overall Continuous Improvement and SMART process at Middleton
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Partner with Operations and Quality managers to coach and develop the department CI teams.
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Support the efforts of natural work teams (NWTs) across the plant and ensure engineering team has clear daily visual KPIs and Tier 1 meetings.
(15) Lead and develop the Technical Department to a high level of performance.
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Lead the members of the technical department to ensure safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing workshops.
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Serve as coach and mentor to all technical personnel.
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Identify skills development and training needs to maintain highly competent employees.
(5) Seek out opportunities for continued individual growth and development. Achieve development objectives established by management for continued growth.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Context and environment
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The job involves working in a manufacturing environment.
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A fast paced, high:pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
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You will participate in activities within the plant and occasionally outside the plant.
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Has minimal (:5) travel obligations : both domestic and international..
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Supports the site EHS policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
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Participates in EHS activities provide by site management and Bostik Inc.
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Planning/Organizing : perform various tasks that need to be completed in a logical, efficient, prioritized manner;
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Interpersonal Skills and Relati