NAM Technical Manager

The NAM Technical Manager leads and optimizes the maintenance, engineering, and reliability strategies across our Protective Network to ensure maximum equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety. This role is responsible for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) implementation. Additionally, the NAM Technical Manager will drive process innovation, automation improvements, and capital projects to support plant growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Develop and implement a TPM strategy to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, leveraging technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and condition monitoring.
• Manage and optimize the CMMS system to track asset performance, work orders, and maintenance costs.
• Monitor and analyze key maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, OEE) to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Identify, develop, and implement automation and process improvements to increase operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 6S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Oversee capital projects, from justification through execution, ensuring alignment with plant priorities and budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering, R&D, and Process Engineering on new product development and process innovations.
• Support site safety and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Provide training and mentorship in predictive maintenance technologies and TPM best practices to enhance team capability.
• Actively participate in talent development, hiring, training, and performance evaluations to build a high-performing maintenance and technical team.
• Partner with production, quality, EH&S, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless plant operations and maximize productivity.
• Work with corporate and regional engineering teams to implement best practices and drive technological advancements.
• Support the development and testing of new materials and equipment in collaboration with supply chain and R&D teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
• Access to training and development programs
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays