Technical Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Harrisonville, Missouri, USA; onsite role. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility to cover early morning and night shifts as needed.

Company

Church & Dwight is a consumer products company focused on its people, products, consumers, environmental responsibility, innovation, and collaboration.

What you will do

• Manage environmental and technical services for a lean manufacturing and distribution facility.
• Lead plant maintenance programs, process improvements, product testing, process changes, and capital projects.
• Develop and manage technical department and capital project budgets, forecasts, implementation plans, cost controls, and schedules.
• Design production lines and engineering projects using design-for-manufacturability principles, and prepare project documents, bid packages, and deliverables.
• Promote plant safety, environmental compliance, GMP practices, Responsible Care initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Select, train, mentor, and manage technical staff and contractors, including performance and employee relations responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of plant or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, production operations, plant quality systems, project management, and audit functions.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, GMP, ISO 9000, and CGMP requirements and practices.
• Advanced computer skills and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt experience.
• SAP PM experience.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Systems and TPM Autonomous Maintenance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, informal, and supportive work culture with individual ownership and responsibility.
• Focus on innovation, growth, continuous improvement, and positive employee relations.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.