Technical Director

Role Description The Technical Director role is a part-time, remote position focused on providing strategic technical leadership and oversight for Bebidas Zago Indústria e Comércio. Day-to-day tasks include defining technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for production, quality, and safety, even in a non-operational environment; reviewing and updating technical documentation, policies, and digital records; and advising on potential process improvements and technology adoption to support future operations. The Technical Director coordinates with stakeholders to evaluate existing systems and infrastructure, identifies gaps, and proposes roadmaps for modernization or reactivation. This role also involves mentoring remote collaborators, ensuring that any technical plans comply with relevant regulations, and preparing detailed reports and recommendations for executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Team Management and Team Leadership skills to guide cross-functional collaborators, provide clear direction, and foster accountability in a remote environment.
• Research and Development (R&D) experience to evaluate technologies, processes, and industry trends, and to design innovative technical solutions for potential future operations.
• Software Development capabilities to understand and oversee digital tools, automation systems, and data platforms, ensuring they align with technical and business needs.
• Project Management skills to plan, prioritize, and track technical initiatives, manage timelines and resources, and deliver structured reports and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to work independently and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in en_US, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and presentations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing, food or beverage industries, or industrial engineering is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and comfort working in a fully remote, part-time setting.