Technical Manager

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We are looking for our next Technical Manager, who will be responsible for the oversight of the maintenance and electrical teams, the storeroom, and small PxB/CAPEX projects to maintain proper HSE compliance, product functionality, and cost efficiencies while ensuring all departments communicate, coordinate, and operate cohesively to achieve plant objectives. This role requires advanced knowledge in HSE, project management, cost analysis, quality assurance, and strategic planning.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $127,000 - $155,000. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Develop strategic plans and best practices that meet all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements to ensure technical departments achieve plant objectives.
• Set a positive leadership example in all engagements with visitors, employees, and contractors.
• Coordinate activities and resources between technical departments and operations to meet production plans.
• Drive maintenance team planning to establish reliability and spare parts strategies.
• Support Lean Six Sigma efforts and promote continuous improvement.
• Oversee and coordinate small engineering projects from planning to completion, managing budgets and minimizing risks.
• Align technical departments with Operations during plant shutdowns to ensure successful plan execution.
• Lead root cause analysis to identify and resolve technical issues, implementing preventive strategies.
• Provide leadership to improve technical standards around equipment, piping, and programming.
• Ensure reliable utility services to the site.
• Develop succession and development plans for team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or similar industry.
• Experience in maintenance engineering with a focus on project/systems management.
• Demonstrated expertise in HSE compliance, process control, and analytical methods.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace"

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

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