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The Technical Manager is responsible for directing, leading, and controlling all aspects of the Engineering and Maintenance Teams’ activities to achieve short- and long-term business objectives across the Edinburgh North site. The key focus is to actively maintain and develop the plant and equipment, and drive engineering best practice within the Adelaide facility.
Job Responsibility:
Drive a strong culture and focus on accountability and ownership within the technical teams to manage programs, projects and processes
To actively maintain and improve the equipment and processes that manufacture the SIG range of products
Ensure the Adelaide facility plant and equipment are maintained to the highest level to comply with legislative requirements regarding Welfare, Health, Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
Stay up to date with new technology to support investment and expansion with a focus on modernizing the production environment to be a world class manufacturing plant
Within specific areas of responsibility, propose recommendations and implement these when approved regarding engineering improvements, additions, and modifications to meet manufacturing, market, and business development objectives
Ensure ‘Best Practice’ in project management techniques are utilised within the team for the implementation of projects
Prepare and publish reports relating to both Engineering and Maintenance activities and efficiency
Prepare capital expenditure proposals based on the requirement (New Product Development, Growth & Maintenance) of the business. (AFE)
Ensure complete, up to date and maintained records of 1) Planned maintenance program documentation. 2) Certificates of compliance (COCs) meeting relevant standards and 3) Internal auditing of safety guards with documentation
Manage and coordinate the maintenance team's workloads and activities to optimise the use of human and material resources to achieve agreed goals in-line with the strategic direction as set by the management team
Maintain necessary contact with major suppliers, customers, industry associations and government representatives to achieve the objectives of the group
Lead and direct all building and/or equipment emergencies on an ongoing basis and serve as a liaison between employees and outside contractors
Requirements:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or similar Engineering discipline
Experience in leading and managing technical staff in a Lean manufacturing environment
Strong Communication and Organizational skills
Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and activities to create “Step Change” breakthroughs regarding process and technology
What we offer:
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to partially work from home
Part of a globally successful international company
Personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members