Plant Engineering Manager

About the role

The Plant Engineering Manager leads and directs all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing the engineering function and maintenance activities including implementing and monitoring necessary preventative maintenance, PM programs, and developing appropriate capital projects for the continuous improvement of the plant facilities.
• Cook up and oversee all modifications, additions, and repair projects in the plant including those performed by or scheduled by outside contractors and corporate staff.
• Schedule and direct the hourly and salaried personnel assigned to the maintenance and labor functions including skilled journeyman performing mechanical, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Direct the environmental activities associated with areas such as air, water, hazardous, and solid waste, and comply with appropriate governmental agencies.
• Establish a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities, always striving for zero accidents and complying with governmental regulations.
• Establish and assist with the administration of training for the apprentice's safety and updating the journeyman as necessary.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department including establishing effective working relationships with plant employees, the union, other departments, and corporate.

Minimum skills / qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing with exposure and knowledge of environmental compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Preferred skills / qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience of a technical team.
• Previous experience with CMMS.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups