Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.  

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. 

About The Job

The Technical Manager is responsible for the maintenance (mechanical/controls), preventative maintenance and reliability of Chattanooga Process and Packaging equipment. This is accomplished through leadership of technical personnel, on-the-floor technical support, and continuous improvement of equipment and processes. This role is expected to coach, teach, and develop their direct reports as well as the rest of the organization on the technical aspects of our operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical resource for Maintenance Technicians.

• Perform leadership administrative duties for Process and Packaging Mechanics.

• Ensure proper work order assignments and completions.

• Establish and track plant equipment Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

• Evaluate change part / new equipment requirements for new products or packaging configurations.

• Drive continuous improvement of equipment efficiency and downtime performance.

• Develop and implement capital projects to support growth and improve performance.

• Manage applicable Processing and Packaging Maintenance budgets as required.

• Provide daily on-the-floor troubleshooting assistance.

• Develop and implement Maintenance Technician training and development plans.

• Assist in the specification, procurement, and documentation of purchased equipment.

• Track and manage applicable Maintenance parts and labor budgets.

• Manage outside contractors and vendors as required to support Maintenance staff.

About You

• Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED. A two (2) or four (4) year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields, preferred.

• Experience: You must have seven (7+) years' demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

Preferred Professional Skills

• 10+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

• Two (2) or Four (4)-year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields.

• Electrical License and willingness to maintain license while employed by Opella.

• Experience in a GMP/cGMP manufacturing environment.

Why Us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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