Plant Engineering Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, including Maintenance and Project Engineers, to exceed plant KPIs and foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration.
• Functions as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team which establishes clear direction and continuous improvement expectations for the plant, leads and supports change, provides effective career development and planning for direct reports.
• Develops and manages the overall facility capital and the facility maintenance expense budget.
• Captures and coordinates with the EOHS manager and Quality manager to ensure contractors follow all guidelines for safety, quality, food safety and food sanitation.
• Ensures training for newly implemented methods and systems to continuously improve technical skill level.
• Develops and maintains the plant's 5-year strategic capital plan and overall capital plan implementation.
• Leads all plant energy management and optimization projects.
• Ensures training for newly implemented methods and systems to continuously improve technical skill level.
• Ensures appropriate EMOs (Experimental Manufacturing Orders) are conducted to verify that process/equipment meets design specification and that personnel are trained appropriately.
• Supports implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives.
• Ensures personnel adhere to Hill's policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Science, or related).
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on engineering or project management.
• Minimum of 5 years managing capital and departmental budgets.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and collaborative digital tools (Google Suite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MS) or MBA.
• Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly food processing.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to prioritize and facilitate progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and a strong background in contractor negotiation.
• Knowledge of Maintenance systems such as AM/PM, TPM, or Predictive Maintenance.