Manufacturing Technical Manager

Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing maintenance, facilities, technical, and continuous improvement teams• Improving equipment reliability and manufacturing process performance• Providing technical leadership for troubleshooting, process optimization, and operational challenges• Leading capital and expense projects from planning through execution• Strengthening preventive and strategic maintenance programs• Driving continuous improvement and implementation of new technologies• Supporting plant quality initiatives through data-driven problem solving• Providing leadership for plant control and manufacturing information systems• Managing relationships with contractors, equipment manufacturers, and technical vendors• Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and other plant functions

What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will bring:• Approximately 8+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including supervisory or management responsibility• Strong technical, engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing operations expertise• Demonstrated success leading and developing technical and skilled-trades teams• Experience with capital projects, equipment reliability, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives• Strong engineering aptitude and hands-on problem-solving capability• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions within a manufacturing organization• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered• Plastics packaging and/or injection molding experience is highly desirable Compensation The anticipated base salary range is $128,400–$185,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus an annual target bonus. Interested in Learning More? Because this is a confidential search, company information will be shared with qualified candidates as they progress through the recruiting process. If your background includes manufacturing technical leadership, maintenance/reliability, engineering, and especially plastics or injection molding, I would welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation.#Manufacturing Jobs #Engineering Jobs #Technical Manager #Plant Leadership #Injection Molding #Plastics Manufacturing #Maintenance Leadership #Reliability #Continuous Improvement #Phoenix Jobs #Arizona Jobs