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Job Title: Technical Manager

About the job

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and drive innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? The Technical Manager oversees and mentors technical staff (Process Engineers and the Quality Control Lab), manages the site capital plan, and ensures compliance with internal and regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency through effective project management and process enhancements. Reporting to the Regional Director of Manufacturing for the Americas, the Technical Manager collaborates with various departments to lead and execute projects that optimize production processes, improve product quality, and reduce costs.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Team Management:

Manage and mentor Process Engineers and Quality Control Lab personnel

Provide training and support to build technical expertise and foster a collaborative environment

2. Compliance and Quality Assurance:

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, Halal, Kosher, and other relevant standards

Follow up on quality complaints and ensure corrective actions are taken

Maintain safety and regulatory requirements in Quality Control laboratories

Ensure quality incidents are properly reported and investigated

Ensure products are analyzed, handled, stored, packaged, and delivered according to documented procedures

3. Process and Product Improvement:

Monitor process capabilities and ensure customer specifications are met

Review operating conditions, recommend corrective actions, and implement process improvements

Utilize tools to monitor departmental costs and trends, continuously improving value

Lead changes to optimize product volume, yields, and quality while minimizing costs and maximizing safety and reliability

Use failure analysis to investigate root causes and implement equipment modifications or process improvements

4. Project and Budget Management:

Oversee the site capital plan, including forecasting and budgeting

Plan, lead, and execute technical projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion

Manage departmental and capital budgets

Establish and maintain procedures for a capital tracking/reporting system

5. Continuous Improvement:

Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis and metrics management

Maintain the cost improvement program, including process automation and efficiency projects

Track cost reduction efforts across the plant

Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure effective operations

6. Business Support:

Support various business activities and initiatives

Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering,

Process engineering experience,

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility,

5+ years in a technical or process management role within a manufacturing facility (preferred),

2+ years of supervisory experience (preferred),

Proven track record in leading technical teams with strong project management and interpersonal skills,

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills,

Ability to influence actions and mindsets

Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

Highly organized with strong time management skills

Benefits

Competitive salary and additional benefit package,

Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment,

A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,

We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.