Technical Services Manager

Terranova Talent Solutions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Terranova Talent Solutions seeks a Technical Services Manager to direct maintenance projects across Plant 12 facilities in Mount Jackson, VA. You will lead lagoon, utilities and facilities operations, guiding maintenance staff and contractors to maximize uptime.

Ideal candidate has 15–20 years in industrial maintenance with 10+ years in management, plus CMPR. Willingness for relocation assistance may be considered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• CMRP certification strongly preferred.
• 15–20 years of extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance or engineering management experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• 5 years of experience in a food processing facility preferred.
• 24/7 availability.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and coordinate maintenance projects and initiatives across Plant 12 facilities.
• Oversee lagoon, utilities and facilities departments with strong leadership to optimize uptime.
• Recruit, develop and retain technical expertise for maintenance and utilities teams.
• Supervise installation of new processing equipment and optimize uptime; minimize downtime.
• Coach managers and supervisors in short- and mid-range planning for maintenance activities.
• Set and refine preventive maintenance programs and training; monitor KPI performance.
• Manage spare parts inventories, work orders and budgets; report on performance.

Skills

Maintenance management

Industrial maintenance

Team leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

Job description

Please note: we are looking for this role to be on-site in Mount Jackson, VA. If you do not live in Mount Jackson, VA, there is possibility of a relocation package.

The Technical Services Manager directs, manages, and coordinates the overall maintenance projects, functions, and initiatives in Plant 12 production facilities. The incumbent will coordinate the activities and provide oversight and leadership for the lagoon, utilities, and facilities departments for the complex.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, develops and retains technical expertise to maintain production and necessary utility systems.


• Supervises installation of new processing equipment, and works to optimize uptime and minimize downtime.


• Coaches and assists managers/supervisors in executing short range planning as they supervise activities of maintenance techs and contractors.


• Provides direction and makes tactical decisions while executing mid-range planning (beyond weekly activities), as it relates to driving improvement and implementing programs related to maintenance optimization.


• Evaluates supervisors and technicians to determine opportunities for performance improvement and creates development plans.


• Assists with developing and maintaining maintenance and technical standards.


• Provides engineering advice and leadership in establishing & refining Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, employee training, scheduling, etc.


• Tracks preventive maintenance completion and downtime, through weekly follow-up and reporting.


• Maintains and controls an optimum level of spare parts inventory (min, max)


• Oversees maintenance schedules, work orders and makes tactical decisions to optimize utilization of resources in alignment with equipment availability and plant priorities.


• Controls spending and adherence to approved budget.


• Provides technical guidance and expertise, assisting Maintenance, Production, Sanitation & QA/QC on an on-going basis.


• Tracks and evaluates maintenance & performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).


• Pro-actively seeks to correct unsafe conditions and reports any conditions that are not immediately resolved.


• Continuously promoting motivation among the staff to strive for more efficient and productive Maintenance operations, including modeling and leading high standards of customer service.


• In conjunction with Human Resources, is responsible for interviewing, selection, coaching, training, discipline, and performance management of an hourly staff through positive relations, morale building, teamwork, and consistent leadership.


• Coach and model behaviors for team members on appropriate processes and facilitate problem solving through team work and the promotion of a respectful environment, to include conducting and leading team meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline strongly preferred.


• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) strongly preferred.


• In lieu of education, 15-20 years of extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in Industrial Maintenance.


• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Maintenance or Engineering management experience within a manufacturing environment or industrial facility.


• 5 years of experience in a food processing facility, preferred.


• 24/7 Availability.


• Excellent planning, organizing and efficiency skills.


• Ability to prepare plans, detailed reports and maintain records.


• Excellent project management skills.


• Well-developed interpersonal skills (e.g. team building, conflict resolution)


• Willingness to share & teach others Maintenance/Technical techniques.


• PLC Programming experience is a plus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Technical Manager is required to work both in an office environment and on the production floor. While performing the duties of this job, the associate frequently will be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and/or cold. The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places, and has to the risk of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The incumbent will be exposed to loud noises from production equipment and thus will be required to wear PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be high at times due to production and mechanical equipment noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be performed by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and /or hear. The associate frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, sit, crouch, or crawl. The associate is occasionally required to taste, touch or smell.

The associates must frequently travel up and down stairs and other uneven work surfaces. Associates must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull, and balance up to 75 pounds.