Barry Callebaut Group · 3 hours ago
Technical Manager
American Canyon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expBarry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth, committed to sustainability and innovation in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions. The Technical Manager leads a team focused on enhancing technical performance in asset management, ensuring maximum value creation and optimizing costs through local standardization and best practices.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Building a high performing team and formalize long term development and succession plans
Setting and adhering to the budget for all Asset and facility related spend for the site
Manage capex projects according to the available standards in coordination with suppliers, global functions and the operational streams
Holds the accountability for the engineering master plan and executes line & asset related technical improvements in line with BC's asset management policies and global standards
Leads standardization of maintenance procedures (planning & resources), asset life cycle management, M & R (Maintenance and Reliability) intelligence systems and drives the digitization journey
Manages the capabilities development plan of his/her team while aiming for world class cost control, zero breakdown and ensuring permanent compliance with food safety, environmental, food safety and quality measures
Assures business continuity, leads the site's carbon footprint reduction program, and reduces the energy costs (optimal use of utilities and technology)
Participates in technology platforms & share equipment related knowledge to foster standardization and efficiency
Oversees the execution of maintenance for utilities equipment, in line with suppliers’ recommendations, BC global standards while adhering to local legislations
Oversees the execution of maintenance on facility’s (buildings, roads, security, waste flows etc.) while assuring people safety and food safety on site
Must promote a safe working environment and good GMP’s
Works within all regulatory requirements
Conducting safety audits and on-site inspections to identify workplace hazards and unsafe equipment, working practices or working conditions
Investigating incidents by conducting comprehensive Root Cause Analysis and developing and implementing action plans
Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to technology, equipment, systems, or processes that will improve the organization’s performance
Perform all other related duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or similar
5+ years' experience leading and managing large teams
Has lead maintenance and engineering departments
Experience of lean, TPM, six sigma or similar operating systems
Experience in Project Portfolio Management
Knowledge and experience of digital systems supporting maintenance and engineering
Comfortable working with Microsoft and Google applications
Minimum local language fluency plus English (advanced)
Technically astute and understands various types of equipment, systems and facilities
Understands all aspects of product manufacturing and operational protocols (e.g. GMP, HACCP etc.)
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills both upward and downward
Works well under pressure, enabling his/her team to thrive under all circumstances
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Comfortable with managing positive change
Self-starter and results driven mind set
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Collaborative atmosphere with like-minded individuals who are passionate about chocolate
The ability to grow your career within an organization that values development and internal career growth
An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature.
Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
Company
Barry Callebaut Group
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.91B2025-02-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.83B
2025-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $328.76M
2024-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $753.44M
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Ciptadi Sukono
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Dhruv Bhatia
Managing Director, Japan & Korea
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