COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Position Overview:
The Associate Plant Technical Manager (APTM) is responsible for assisting the Plant Technical Manager in providing the technical expertise and technical leadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports. The APTM will mainly focus their efforts on supporting the Old El Paso business and performance. The APTM role is a developmental role to prepare for leadership as a PTM (PTM) upon completion of the program. Development areas will be customized to the need of the APTM and would cover leadership areas such as maintenance, system engineering, project engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and people leadership. The APTM will have 7 direct reports as part of their responsibilities. This role reports directly to the site PTM.
Accountabilities:
Leadership:
Development of site strategic plan for technical staffing, capital investment, general competencies, and system/technology improvements
HMM enabler and driver
Coaching, mentoring, and development of plant technical resources
Accountability for management of external technical relationships with A/E firms, contractors, and equipment vendors
Provide technical leadership and site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements in concert with designated functional experts
Provide site leadership to achieve maximization/optimization of capital assets and site utilization as well as lead safety initiatives in technical areas
Champion progression to zero using the tools, processes, and standards as defined in the Manufacturing Excellence guidebook.
Capital Planning & Execution :
Develop short term and long-range capital investment plans for facility and be accountable for the planning and execution of all projects
Responsible for the capital investment process for the site (e.g. standards, project management, capital approval, etc.).
Vertical Start Up/Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing Excellence:
Develop and support strategies that integrate VSU, CI and Manufacturing Excellence methodologies into the Master Plan
Provide leadership for the application of Manufacturing Excellence to meet business objectives
Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems including systems optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting
Accountable for the strategy, design and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems Maintenance & Reliability
Coach and develop Maintenance and Facilities Manager to improve maintenance systems in alignment with Manufacturing Excellence. Provide strategy and support for maintenance programs, development of tools and resources, personnel selection, training, and development.
Provide coaching to Design for Impact, data & analytics, and digital tools capability.
Integrate Maintenance into the strategy for the broader technical community at the plant
Ensure the proper selection, training, development, and motivation of leaders to maximize current and future performance
Lead and support plant continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
BS or MS engineering degree. ABET Engineering degree required
Minimum of 6 years technical experience in project engineering, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or technical discipline engineering in a manufacturing environment with maintenance experience
Strong track record of engineering aptitude, ability to apply engineering principles, and technical problem solving
Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in…