Technical Operations Manager

5 months ago


Ballarat, Australia McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. Full time

**Position Title**:Technical Operations Manager

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Ballarat

**Requisition ID**: 29942

Behind every great McCain product is a team of over 20,000 individuals worldwide whose curiosity, courage and commitment are what have made McCain Foods an international household name. McCain has a key differentiating factor that can't be replicated. We call it our secret ingredient. Good People.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Operations Manager who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the use of manufacturing technologies and best practices in McCain fry plants.

**About the role**
- Deliver vertical start-up of projects using Start-up Management processes for equipment
- Ensure growth and Capex projects incorporate the right technologies and best practices to optimize profitable growth
- Manage equipment commissioning, qualification, and verification (CQV) process for large scale projects
- Coach a team of individuals to the highest levels of project SuM
- Review and approve Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), and logic simulations
- Manage the hand-off transition between functions and ensure projects deliver against the business case
- Support plants to sustain and make continuous improvements against key manufacturing targets
- Manage the development, implementation and sustainment of McCain best operating practices
- Develop technical capabilities throughout the manufacturing organization
- Lead the development of new manufacturing technology pipeline and establish new processing benchmarks that drive continuous improvement
- Uplift capability of the Technical Operations and other functional teams to allow quick and seamless implementation of projects

**About you**
- University degree required in Engineering, Science or related field
- Minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Food Manufacturing industry
- Previous experience in a technical, engineering, operational and/or an R&D role is essential
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
- Strong business acumen, able to read and build financial reports
- Ability to manage a team, effectively delegate tasks, and measure progress
- Proven influence and decision-making skills with cross-functional business teams
- Strong technical aptitude, mechanical/electrical engineering, and/or plant automation, with the ability to improve process efficiencies - (Process engineering)
- Knowledge with Autonomous Maintenance Systems
- Knowledge of processing equipment, processing methods, manufacturing philosophies and basic manufacturing SOP’s
- Experience with start-up management concepts and equipment commissioning
- Experience in training and facilitation

**What’s in it for you?**
- Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand
- Supportive team environment
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
- Opportunity to ‘Chip In’ and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program

LI-RS1
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
- McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._
- The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country._
- Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the _Global Privacy Policy_

**Job Family**:Manufacturing
**Division**:Global Manufacturing Operations
**Department**:TechOps Aus
**Location(s)**: AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Gordon || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sidney || AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description || AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside || AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide || AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton || AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth

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