Requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Masters degree preferred plus a minimum of 8 years progressive experience in manufacturing engineering. Specific requirements include:
- 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
Responsibilities: The Engineering Manager is responsible for all aspects of engineering and maintenance for the plant. He/she is expected to provide leadership, technical expertise and drive results across capital execution, site and facility maintenance, asset and productivity improvements while managing and minimizing labor & overhead costs and ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Principal duties and responsibilities include:
1. Ensures mechanical and electrical expertise are available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.
• Drive key initiatives around the standardization of “best practices” and policies for the Maintenance Department
• Provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance function covering the 24/7 operation
• Improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
• Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to manage production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) for scheduled preventative maintenance and scheduled master sanitization schedule. Full knowledge and utilization of the CMMS system in support of maintenance & engineering functions
2. Responsible for Continuous Improvement programs related to engineering, to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long-term improvements, with and without capital investment.
• Business driver of Value Stream Mapping and Lean Processes
• Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of Maintenance, fixed asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, managing floating bottlenecks, FDA/GMP/AIB compliance, safety and automation
• Train staff members on new technologies (Maximo, electrical controls, and other manufacturing technology).
3. Provides management of employees (Maintenance Supervisor(s), Maintenance Mechanic(s), Maintenance Planner) directly and/or indirectly, to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
4. Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating. Serve as a Change Agent responsible for elevating staff member’s capabilities for the benefit of the organization.
5. Drive key initiatives around refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, high-speed liquid processing, and packaging/material handling systems.
