Technical Services Manager

GFS Chemicals has been a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio, and serving customers worldwide since 1928. Every role in the organization is important and is tasked with meaningful work that impacts the success of some of the world’s great companies. You will be joining an established yet close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the fine and specialty chemicals market worldwide for nearly 100 years. In addition to a supportive and compassionate culture, GFS offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefit package, intentional in its design to reward your ongoing commitment to the organization. This includes a generous 401k, Profit Sharing Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA) 2:1 Match, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, and much more.  Apply now to learn more about GFS Chemicals.  Let’s see if we have “Chemistry!”

About the Job

We are currently seeking a Technical Services Manager to join our GFS Chemicals family at our McKinley Avenue campus in Columbus, Ohio. This position will be responsible for leading and managing the engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant assets. The incumbent will oversee technical services, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to support production goals and regulatory compliance. The Technical Services Manager handles the high-level, day-to-day operations of the engineering and maintenance teams and guides the general strategy to improve overall business functions. Primary duties include managing staffing strategies, overseeing the maintenance and engineering departments and setting goals for their team based on the company’s strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop and retain team members to ensure talent needs are met; assess talent to understand and address team capability needs.
• Effectively and efficiently lead staff of engineering and maintenance teams to reach optimum level performance; this includes:
  • Chief Engineer
  • Plant Engineers
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Automation Engineering Manager
• Coordinate staff activities with the Organic, Inorganic and Analytical Divisions to develop, implement, and complete capital improvement projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Prepare and adhere to an annual budget for the Technical Services group.
• Effectively engage and manage external support services to complete tasks when necessary.
• Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using CMMS tools.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes for equipment and process modifications.
• Collaborate with operations to improve process reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain adherence to OSHA, PSM, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee ISO compliance and ChemStewards requirements for maintenance and engineering activities.
• Ensure staff understand and adhere to all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and utilize those regulations as guiding principles in their day to day activities.
• Manage departmental budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Approve major purchases and coordinate contractor activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Engineering practices and concepts.
• Leadership skills. 
  • Holds self and others accountable for setting challenging goals, striving for excellence.
  • Anticipates risks and obstacles, and works with the team to overcome them.
  • Holds entire team accountable for contributing to successful outcomes.
  • Provides feedback and coaching to others; conveys messages clearly by tailoring content and delivery style to the audience.
• Team Building Skills
  • Establishes an environment in which everyone can participate and feel included.
  • Ensures team delivers value-added solutions that lead to quality results.
  • Focuses the team’s work on future customer/consumer needs and solutions.
• Motivational Skills
  • Influences others’ opinions, convincing them of the value of new ideas and initiatives.
• Entrepreneurial instincts and vision
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of boilers, HVAC, air compressors, electrical systems and control systems.
• Familiar with regulatory standards (OSHA, PSM, ISO).

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 7 years of industrial maintenance and engineering experience, preferably in chemical industry.
• 3 years of people management experience.

 Additional Qualifications

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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