Technical Manager Location: Lodz, PL, 94-406 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: The technical Manager is responsible for coordinating tasks related to conducting investment projects in all areas of activity, including the machinery, buildings, and external areas. Additionally, he manages the maintenance department, thus taking responsibility for the efficient use of resources and ensuring production continuity. He or she is directly responsible for implementing PM, TPM, and IWS programs as well as for managing CAPEX projects and supporting or coordinating other projects aiming at generating savings. Key responsibilities: + Being BCOS (Barry Callebaut Operational System) local coach and pillar lead for preventive maintenance and breakdown elimination. + Organizing and coordinating the work of the subordinate team (engineers, Maintenance, facility maintenance). + Taking care of employees' development. + Planning the budget of subordinate departments, considering generating savings (spare parts, facility, and contracted services). + Manage investment projects directly or by delegating tasks to team members. + Cooperation with other factories and regional or global functions. + Supervision of the effective maintenance of machines, devices, and the entire infrastructure. + Supporting and implementing modern methods of maintenance management, energy use, waste management, production, etc. + Compliance with working time and regulations established at the workplace, + Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and principles, as well as fire safety regulations and food safety. + Management of the investment project agenda (CAPEX), their analysis, and development to achieve the assumed goals. About you: + Higher degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, automation) or equivalent experience. + Experience in the food or chemical processing industry or another developed industrial environment. + Strong production process knowledge + Communicative English written and spoken, understanding technical language. + SAP, BC Batch, MES, or other industrial system. + IWS or equivalent system. + Change management. + People management. + Ability to understand basic financials to be able to take part in budget preparation and monitoring + Continuous Improvement and 5S practical knowledge. + Good communication and presentation skills. We offer: + Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. + Annual bonus based on your work results. + Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). + Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. + PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. + Vacation subsidy as part of the Social Fund. + Group life insurance. + Parking space on the premises. + As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. + Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, and many other occasions during the year. + More chocolate: every quarter we get a chocolate deputation. + You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. + We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events. + Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .