Technical Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Plant Engineering Manager /Technical Manager you will be responsible for managing the engineering team and overseeing the technical operations in the Constantine facility.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Manages plant quality systems, specifications, product development, and documentation.
• Champions a safe and healthy workplace, particularly in Hazard Communication.
• Liaises with all chemical suppliers for the safe and efficient use of process and product chemistry.
• Coordinates trials for new products, tracks supplier continuous improvement initiatives (including cost control efforts), and approves and tracks all chemical spending and savings.
• Provides engineering and technical advice to all faucets of the business
• Participates in capital expenditures planning to ensure plants are properly equipped for future needs.
• Promotes lean activities (e.g., engagements, Kaizens, etc.) to help facilitate improvements.
• Investigates solutions for equipment upgrades and identifies improvement synergies.
• Supports plant environmental compliance by overseeing preparation of all required reports and data submissions.
• Provides leadership for continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience by having successfully managed and completed a large, complex engineering project 
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products.
• Understanding of reliability tools and strategies including direct experience facilitating.
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of business and management principles specifically as it relates to maintenance planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to utilize and train employees of varying levels/skills on technology, processes and procedures.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience in a recycled paperboard mill.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in manufacturing best practices.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other Operational Excellence system experience is a plus.
• Prior knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations is a plus.
• Paper mill, Paper converting, chemical or plastics processing experience.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program