Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager

About the role

The Plant Engineering & Technical Services Manager is responsible for all aspects of engineering and technical services for the plant, including controls and systems integration, facilities and infrastructure, project management, and where applicable, WWT and maintenance (location dependent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, development, and the implementation of technical systems improvements that support manufacturing reliability, process capability and cost objectives.
• Direct engineering/technical services, process control, capital planning, and support systems assuring that the necessary resources are committed to meet the business needs.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise across the capital project process from research and development activities through selection, purchase and installation of new equipment.
• Support sustainability through optimized energy management and packaging reduction initiatives.
• Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of fixed asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, line constraint optimization, FDA/GMP/AIB/SQF compliance, safety, and automation.
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring budgeting, planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating for both Controls & Automation and Maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long-term improvements, with and without capital investment.
• Support the plant leadership team in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities, and allocating resources.
• Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Manage employees, directly and/or indirectly, to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or applicable field required.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective.
• High level management and business skills, extensive financial knowledge base as well as understanding of employment policies/procedures.
• Organizational, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to influence and impact all levels in the Cooperative organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or University Degree - Engineering Mechanics (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• At least 7 Years of Experience

Skills

• Technical expertise in manufacturing engineering.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Project management and coordination.
• Continuous improvement and innovation.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services.
• 1:1 health coaching.
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life.
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end.
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/Education assistance programs.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.