Plant Engineering Manager
Our client is a leading consumer packaged goods company with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands spanning multiple food categories. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, the company operates manufacturing facilities across North America and is recognized for its lean manufacturing culture, capital investment in plant infrastructure, and dedication to food safety and quality. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing plant leadership team and make a lasting impact on manufacturing operations.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop and implement plant technical strategies focused on engineering projects and systems, guide vertical startup processes that support low-loss production systems, and provide solutions to technical challenges that enhance production performance. You will manage the plant capital plan in partnership with Corporate Engineering, lead the Early Management Pillar, and oversee utilities to support safety, quality, sanitation, cost, and service objectives.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the capital plan and ensure alignment among Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance teams.
- Drive the Early Management Pillar and support capability development within pillar and cell teams.
- Oversee the Utilities team and ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance across all plant utility systems.
- Maintain the plant capital project list and partner with the Platform Engineering Director to secure resources such as Engineering Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and Start-Up Managers.
- Support internal systems audits and provide project and technical guidance to plant and division partners.
- Partner with plant leadership to improve safety, quality, sanitation, labor relations, cost, and customer service through cross-functional project teams.
- Coordinate work direction for mechanical and clerical activities within the maintenance department.
- Lead plant communication rhythm, including team meetings that promote performance, development, and alignment.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Five years of experience in Food Manufacturing; three years of training experience preferred.
- Experience in managing multi-million-dollar capital projects.
- Project management experience.
- Leadership skills to influence, guide, and partner across functions.
- Willingness to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as business needs require.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications.
