Sr. Manager, Tech Ops Capex and Growth

Position Title: Sr. Manager, Tech Ops Capex and Growth
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Othello
Grade: Grade 06
Requisition ID: 30110
SUMMARY:
The Technical Services Senior Manager is responsible to manage a team of technical resources to work cross functionally;

• Ensuring growth and Capex projects incorporate the right technologies and best practices to optimize profitable growth,
• Projects start up vertically
• Hand-off transition between functions is seamless and projects deliver against the business case
• Build capability within a nimble team that is flexible and services the global organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the manufacturing organization with tactical hands-on support to address specific opportunities, exercising explicit authority in giving technical direction within the region.
• Incorporate, monitor and encourage effective use of best practices, thus developing technical capability within the factories and other functions, flowing through from project initiation to completion
• Provide technical input to network optimization planning and engineered growth opportunities for the North American region but also within a global network planning
• Lead and provide best practices with respect to the integration of technical expertise and manufacturing into product development
• Deliver vertical startup of projects using the Startup Management processes for equipment including induced failure testing protocol.
• Coach a team of individuals to the highest levels of project SUM, continuously improve, document and share best practices globally
• Monitor and drive factory performance and support plants to sustain and make continuous improvement against key manufacturing targets to deliver Sustainable Cost Advantage (SCA)
• Coach and develop other manufacturing and technical service personnel
• Support network optimization; the movement of SKUs through our network, new product developments, and support the interfaces between manufacturing and other supply chain functions
• Support new product launch activities, which includes attending test runs, gathering data and cooperatively working with development team ordinate efforts between plants to share processing knowledge and improvements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, the individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, Technical Operations / Process control, Data Analytics, Data Integration, Programing or Packaging.
Leadership Abilities:

• Ability to build strong relationships across a broad range of functions and support their efforts through a collaborative approach. Ability to influence effective decision-making with cross-functional business teams.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface successfully with others representing diverse styles and cultures.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and measure progress, with the goal of managing concurrent priorities and contributing to the development of technical capability throughout the organization.
• Ability to work independently and within teams on abstract projects with minimal supervision.
• Project management skills: chartering, milestone development, resourcing, detailed action planning

Technical Capabilities:

• Strong technical aptitude, mechanical/electrical engineering, and/or plant automation, with the ability to improve process efficiencies - (Process engineering)
• Experience with electrical and controls systems design and programming
• Knowledge with Autonomous Maintenance Systems
• Strong analytical and abstract thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to understand process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and process narratives
• Experience in training and facilitation
• Knowledge of processing equipment, processing methods, manufacturing philosophies and basic manufacturing SOP's
• Expertise in the validation and effectiveness of new technologies
• Experience with start-up management concepts and equipment commissioning
• Ability to work independently and within teams on abstract projects with minimal supervision
• Target year on year raw material recovery and line rate improvements at all facilities
• Network / collaborate through the technical services organization to contribute to future best practices and equipment standards that support SCA

Business Acumen:

• Ability to contribute to a broad range of operational and business issues. Ability to make decisions considering the broader implications of these decisions to the organization and all stakeholders.
• Capable of understanding basic to mid-level financial reports and use that information to justify decisions

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Food Manufacturing industry. Previous experience in a technical, engineering, and/or an R&D role is a must. Leadership and project management experience is a definite plus.

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 50%

STAKEHOLDER CONTACTS

• Functional leads of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to align on work plans for ongoing and strategic initiatives
• Technical Services - Global and Regional teams

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: Global Manufacturing Operations
Department: NA Technical Operations Potato Capex and Growth
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello || CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley || US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)