Manager, Maintenance & Engineering

About the Company

Beyond Meat, Inc., known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to deliver the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet. The company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, reflects a commitment to positively impacting human health, climate change, natural resource constraints, and animal welfare by shifting from animal-based to plant-based protein.

About the Role

The Manager, Maintenance & Engineering, is responsible for managing and directing the daily maintenance activities of a high-volume, multi-shift facility while providing technical expertise and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues affecting plant efficiency. This role leads site maintenance and engineering initiatives, supports capital projects, and ensures the maintenance and engineering teams have the resources needed to drive safety, quality, and operational performance. The position ensures facility operations run efficiently and align with production requirements and company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site capital projects and maintenance improvement plans, managing project scope, schedules, and budgets in alignment with business priorities.
• Support process engineering and equipment layout, integration, and specification services for projects, including comparative analysis and executive summaries for senior management.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and business justifications for leadership approval.
• Handle multiple daily activities to meet deadlines and develop and track plans to accomplish departmental and operational goals.
• Work with the site safety department to understand, implement, and audit safety programs.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and foster good working relationships with leadership.
• Facilitate technical and safety training, as well as professional development for departmental facilities associates.
• Analyze and plan for installation, project start-up, and commissioning of equipment.
• Monitor the progress of construction projects to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and control systems.
• Work with the operations leadership team to set and review daily KPIs.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Use, assign, and track facility work orders and parts using a CMMS system.
• Own and promote an excellent organized and efficient workspace.
• Participate in daily operation and engineering meetings.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated manufacturing systems.
• Provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance and conduct written performance appraisals.
• Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Lead, manage, and supervise employees, delegating training for all processes within the plant setting.
• Provide mentorship and training to functional team members.
• Accountable for developing talent through ongoing performance feedback and career management coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or completed technical degree from a trade school and/or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5-8 years of engineering leadership experience required (FMCG experience preferred).
• Technical experience in project management, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or technical discipline engineering in a manufacturing environment with maintenance experience.
• Strong track record of engineering aptitude, ability to apply engineering principles, and problem-solving.
• A proven understanding of food processing GMP requirements and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs, and the ability to successfully interact with individuals representing other areas or interests.
• Expertise in managing team leaders and mechanics.

Skills

• Ability to identify potential business solutions involving broad thinking across businesses and functions to develop new innovations.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management, PLC, Auto-CAD, CMMS’s, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for detail and organization.
• HVAC and/or Refrigeration knowledge preferred.

Work Environment

This role operates in a warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas. The position requires:

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, and consistently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional climbing of stairs or a ladder to complete tasks.
• Tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40˚ F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures.
• Visits to the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses.
• Working outside in external temperatures from below freezing to extreme heat, including exposure to external weather conditions.

Pay

The starting annual base pay for this role is $125,000 USD. The actual base pay is dependent upon factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.