Technical Manager

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 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION 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. SIG COMPETENCIES We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us. OUR PROMISE SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we’ll back you all the way. ABOUT SIG SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. #J-18808-Ljbffr