Technical Operations Leader

Job Overview

Champion a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance and engineering functions. Provide strong operational leadership to a team comprised of a Data Analyst, and Maintenance Manager with five Supervisors and approximately one hundred Technicians across four shifts. Establish clear systems, processes, and communication routines that ensure consistent execution, timely information flow, and disciplined adherence to commitments. Lead the site’s maintenance and engineering strategy to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive OEE performance.

Own the R&M budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, disciplined spend management, and tight MRO inventory control. Oversee the site’s capital project portfolio, including planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder alignment for large-scale investments. Serve as the primary point of contact for facility management acting as the site lead for coordination with the outsourced facilities services vendor. Use data and performance analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed proactively.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset health. Ensure documentation, work processes, and maintenance systems are accurate, current, and consistently followed. Develop technical and leadership capability across engineering, maintenance, and supervisory teams. Conduct ongoing performance management and ensure timely completion of reviews, coaching, and development plans. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to align priorities and support 24/7 production needs.

Ensure compliance with site policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Champion a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance and engineering functions. Provide strong operational leadership to a team comprised of a Data Analyst, and Maintenance Manager with five Supervisors and approximately one hundred Technicians across four shifts. Establish clear systems, processes, and communication routines that ensure consistent execution, timely information flow, and disciplined adherence to commitments. Lead the site’s maintenance and engineering strategy to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive OEE performance.

Own the R&M budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, disciplined spend management, and tight MRO inventory control. Oversee the site’s capital project portfolio, including planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder alignment for large-scale investments. Serve as the primary point of contact for facility management acting as the site lead for coordination with the outsourced facilities services vendor. Use data and performance analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed proactively.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset health. Ensure documentation, work processes, and maintenance systems are accurate, current, and consistently followed. Develop technical and leadership capability across engineering, maintenance, and supervisory teams. Conduct ongoing performance management and ensure timely completion of reviews, coaching, and development plans. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to align priorities and support 24/7 production needs.

Ensure compliance with site policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

• Salary range: $ 130,700 - $179,800
• Bonus eligible
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1

• Bachelor Degree in…