- The Regional Technical Leader is a pivotal role responsible for supporting the technical and maintenance team resources across multiple sites
- This role is responsible for growth enablement, business retention, and eliminating losses by building maintenance and technical capability in the regions
- This will be done by continuously improving and delivering training to operators and maintenance personnel on production equipment from introductory level to advanced level as designed in the Blow Mold Operator and Maintenance training programs
The Regional Technical Leader ensures the effective operation of all blow molding equipment, including but not limited to Uniloy, Bekum, Rocheleau, and others by taking ownership, finding solutions, overcoming obstacles, and delivering results with integrity and accountability
- This position involves being actively engaged in the plants, coaching, developing, and supporting maintenance teams to achieve sustainable results
- A dynamic, hands-on operations leader is sought to drive performance and cultivate a technically capable team
- This is not a "sit behind the desk" role; rather, it demands active involvement in the field to deliver meaningful operational improvements
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, proper use of PPE, and compliance with environmental regulations
- Build and maintain a technically capable maintenance team by recruiting, training, and developing staff to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment
- Ability to do hands-on training and capability building 1:1 or in small groups on the floor
- Troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes
- Ability to be hands-on and help execute within the sites to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- Knowledge of troubleshooting/problem-solving/root cause analysis techniques
- Knowledge of how to sustain improvements through processes
- Facilitate and deliver training classes for Operators and Maintenance personnel on how to troubleshoot and properly maintain their equipment
- This includes all asset types within each plant
Diverse knowledge of multiple asset types (BMM types; downstream and upstream equipment like blenders, grinders, vacuum pumps, cooling beds, trimmers, leak testers, vision systems, baggers, and support equipment like chillers and air compressors) will be highly regarded
- Assist with maintenance budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while minimizing costs
- Partner with leadership to review budgetary constraints and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and services
- Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms for the organization
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations and align with the Altium guiding principles
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures to maintain compliance and mitigate risks
- Develop and implement emergency response plans for equipment failures and other critical incidents
- Coordinate with plant managers and other stakeholders to ensure swift resolution and minimal disruption to operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and inspection reports
- Generate regular reports for management review
- Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs
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