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Technical Manager – Ice Cream – Burr Ridge, 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 aligned strategies and tool implementation.  The Technical Manager leads a team of 8-11 direct reports which may include Maintenance & Utilities Techs, MRO/OVS Associates, Maintenance Planners, and Site Project Engineers.  This position is a key senior member of the Site Leadership Team.  In addition, this role is expected to demonstrate total site technical leadership. Leading and coaching within the technical team and across value streams within the factory. Ensuring that consistent factory and regional technical strategies and capability building are active within the site.

What are we looking for?
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical related field
•    In-depth understanding of maintenance and engineering principals – knowledge of technical disciplines: Process, Packaging or Electrical/Controls are preferable
•    Team skills – high performance team experiences
•    CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Process) certification or working to obtain within 18 months of placement into role
•    8 to 10 years of experience required.  Related experience in a CPG manufacturing environment or similar industry.  Experience must include manufacturing-based maintenance and engineering with project/systems emphasis.
•    Maintenance and/or Engineering Leadership experience
•    Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
              o Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations
              o Continuous improvement techniques
              o Problem solving and analytical methods
              o Process measurement and control
•    Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/initiatives within budget
•    TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) type experience with emphasis on PM (Progress Maintenance) and EM (Early Management) pillar leadership desirable

What would your key responsibilities be?
•    The development and delivery of multi-year technical (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 and site-based engineering.  Manages proactive maintenance and controls at site.  Provides leadership and coaching to shift/reactive maintenance teams.
•    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.

What can you expect from Mars?
•    The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
•    An industry competitive salary and benefits package. 
•    To be respected and valued.
•    The Five Principles at the center of every decision.
 

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.