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Site Technical Manager
Yorkville, IL
The Site Technical Manager has responsibility for managing and improving operational risks, equipment reliability and system integrity through the leadership of Maintenance and Engineering resources across the site. The Technical Manager creates a culture of ownership and capability at the site and delivers results through proactive strategies and tool implementation. The Technical Manager leads a team of 8-11 direct reports which includes a Reliability Engineer, Facilities Leader, Controls Engineer, Factory Digital Lead and several Site Engineers. This position is a key senior member of the Site Leadership Team and will have shared responsibility for our purpose of "Respecting the past while building the future of Yorkville".
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical related field
- 7 + years of Maintenance Leadership and/or Engineering Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- In-depth understanding of maintenance and engineering principals – knowledge of technical disciplines: Process, Packaging or Electrical/Controls are preferable
Preferred Requirements:
- CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Process) certification or working to obtain within 18 months of placement into roll
- CPG Manufacturing experience in the food industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, transformational capital allocation programs
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) type experience with emphasis on PM (Progress Maintenance) and EM (Early Management) pillar leadership desirable
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams for continuous Improvement
What will be your key responsibilities?
- The development and delivery of multi-year maintenance and engineering strategy to execute deliver critical KPI’s for Supply Chain/Operations.
- Leading and facilitating the Progressive Maintenance Pillar
- Management of all utilities, maintenance, & engineering at site.
- Technical asset management from early equipment management, project management (i.e. design, installation, vertical start-up), optimization, maintenance, and retirement.
- The delivery of new product initiatives at the site to meet business needs.
- Ensure compliance to Mars standards related to technical job function of site.
- Manage Maintenance costs to ensure the budgeting process is accurate and the department meets the business requirements.
- Deliver sites engineering projects to scope, timing, and costs.
- Develop and sustain maintenance predictive technology strategies to provide a proactive maintenance culture.
- Active and contributing member of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery Americas Regional Technical Manager Community of Practice (CoP) by sharing expertise / information, developing and implementing regional best practices and standards.
- Maintenance and Engineering team engagement and associate development.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 133,067.00 - USD 182,958.00Mars Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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