Walker Lovell

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Confidential – Operations Support Manager Location: Site-based – Southeastern US, with regular US travel Seniority: Senior Technical Leadership Compensation: Strong package + relocation support Industry: Mining / Process Manufacturing Multi-Site Scope. Technical Influence. Fast-Track Progression. This is a pivotal technical leadership role within a global industrial group - supporting multiple US sites across maintenance, reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. You’ll lead a regional technical support team, deliver key CAPEX projects, and play a critical role in elevating operational performance. If you're looking for national impact, visibility to senior leadership, and a clear path into broader roles - this is it. Why This Role? • Multi-Site Responsibility – Shape performance across several key US operations • Visible Technical Influence – Act as the go-to for automation, CI, and engineering support • Fast-Track Opportunity – Structured progression into higher leadership • Lead Key CAPEX Projects – Manage and deliver investment initiatives across sites • Strong Package – Competitive salary, relocation support, and long-term career growth Your Role You’ll lead and coordinate divisional technical support — helping plant teams solve problems, implement best practices, and improve reliability. You’ll also oversee regional engineering resources and ensure CAPEX projects are delivered to standard. Key responsibilities: • Lead CI, maintenance, and reliability initiatives across multiple US plants • Drive root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and reliability-centered maintenance improvements • Manage key CAPEX projects and support reporting with corporate teams • Lead engineering, automation, and instrumentation support across sites • Track KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous operational improvements • Mentor a regional team and support cross-site knowledge sharing What You’ll Bring • 7–10+ years in engineering, technical operations, or maintenance leadership • Experience supporting or leading across multiple industrial sites • Proven ability to manage capital projects and technical initiatives • Strong background in reliability, CI, and process improvement • Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field (Master’s a plus) • Strong communicator and leader with a passion for solving complex problems Looking to Step Up? If you're ready to lead from the center, drive real technical impact, and grow your career inside a world-class industrial group — let’s talk.