Constantine, MI, US, 49042
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
Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo