Job Title: Plant Engineering Manager
Role Overview:
As the Plant Engineering Manager, you will lead the site’s engineering strategy and execution, overseeing capital projects, facility operations, and team development. You’ll work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, R&D, Operations, and Corporate Engineering to ensure the plant’s infrastructure, systems, and processes meet current and future business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Team Leadership & Development:
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Collaborate with HR and the Consumer Division Engineering team to define and fulfill staffing and resource requirements.
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Manage and coach the plant engineering team, focusing on talent development and performance management.
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Capital Project & Budget Management:
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Own the plant’s capital budget, including forecasting, tracking, and managing capital expenditures.
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Develop and maintain the plant’s 5-Year Capital Plan in alignment with division-wide masterplans.
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Project Execution & Initiative Management:
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Lead the plant’s Initiative Management (IM) Pillar, ensuring effective use of IM tools and methodologies.
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Ensure efficient execution of capital and expense projects, adherence to purchasing standards, and data-driven improvement initiatives.
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Oversee successful project start-ups using IM tools, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning protocols.
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Product & Process Innovation:
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Partner with R&D during new product development to support process transformation and equipment selection.
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Provide engineering feedback and ensure initiatives are technically feasible and scalable.
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Facilities & Compliance Oversight:
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Manage facilities and utilities systems, ensuring operational reliability and compliance
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Maintain property records, manage permitting documentation, and oversee structural and systems improvements.
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Lead the site’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) related to facilities, utilities, and equipment.
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Technical Safety & Sustainability:
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Own and develop key technical safety programs including Process Safety, Combustible Dust, Fire Safety, and Electrical Compliance.
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Work closely with the Plant HS&E Leader to ensure environmental and safety requirements are met.
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Collaborate with Sustainability Leaders to drive initiatives in energy, water, and waste reduction.
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Cross-Functional Contribution:
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Support broader plant improvement efforts related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, Organizational Development, and Sustainability.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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7+ years of engineering experience
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5+ years in a manufacturing environment
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Proven experience managing large, complex teams
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Capital project and cost center management experience
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Strategic and operational leadership capabilities
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Flexible and adaptable work schedule
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Experience in one or more technical areas: process/manufacturing equipment, packaging systems, electrical or controls engineering, facilities, or plant construction/start-up
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Demonstrated success in creating high-performance work cultures and systems
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Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively collaborate across departments and leadership levels
