Senior Technical Manager

Glanbia

Senior Technical Manager at Glanbia leading complex technical projects across manufacturing sites. Driving process improvements and operational excellence with a focus on safety and quality.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeWest Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex technical projects across one or more manufacturing sites
Resolve operational/quality issues and drive process, product, and technology improvements
Provide technical leadership and develop team capability through training and mentoring
Support customer needs and partner cross-functionally to deliver safe, compliant, profitable outcomes
Evaluate and implement new ingredients, components, and production technologies
Coordinate plant qualifications of new components, materials, ingredients, and processes
Promote a safety-first culture; ensure required operator/management training and SOP adherence
Lead cross-functional teams and execute projects independently or collaboratively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
4 or more years in process engineering/improvement, data analysis, and/or solids handling (or equivalent)
Ability to interpret technical literature, drawings, schematics, and procedures; write clear reports and documentation
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Experience tracking, trending, and interpreting process data
Basic understanding of controls (PLC), sensors, and electrical components
Proficient with standard business tools (email, Word, Excel, databases); statistical programming is a plus
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and delegate effectively
Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions
Fluent in written and spoken English
Process improvement mindset; Six Sigma/GPS (DMAIC) experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform
Competitive compensation package
Health & dental plan
Staff discounts
Generous family leave policy
401K

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Hard Skills & Tools

process engineeringdata analysissolids handlingcontrols (PLC)sensorselectrical componentsstatistical programmingprocess improvementSix SigmaDMAIC

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsproject managementdelegationtrainingmentoringcross-functional collaborationprioritizationsafety awareness