Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Operations Leadership

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance, reliability, and plant site engineer teams.

This individual will ensure the efficient and safe operation of plant facilities, equipment, and systems.

This role combines engineering knowledge with maintenance leadership to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our plant operations.

As the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimizing production processes, implementing cost-effective solutions, and driving asset reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll do:

Leadership and Team Management:


* Provide strong leadership to the plant site engineers and maintenance/reliability team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement that is collaborative, empowering and motivating.


* Lead, champion, guide or assist engineering projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and facilities expansions.


* Set clear goals and performance targets, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to team members.


* Develop training programs to enhance the technical and interpersonal skills of your team.

Plant Facilities and Equipment:


* Oversee a comprehensive maintenance and reliability strategy ensuring minimal downtime, optimal equipment performance, timely repairs, reduced operational risk, and optimized asset life of all plant facilities and production systems and equipment.


* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to schedule maintenance activities without disrupting production schedules and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.


* Prioritize maintenance needs and allocate resources effectively.


* Collaborate with external vendors, suppliers, and contractors to source equipment, materials, and repair and installation services.


* Ensure equipment and machinery modifications/repairs align with engineering, maintenance, and reliability standards.


* Working closely with the company Facilities Engineering Team, manage and optimize utility systems, such as HVAC, water, and energy, to enhance plant efficiency following company standards and best practices.

Production Process Optimization:


* Collaborate with various company engineering groups to analyze production processes, identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and productivity, and provide insights for the development of new products and processes.


* Work closely with production and operations teams to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.


* Working closely with our Process Excellence teams, you will help implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance overall plant performance including maintenance performance.

Health, Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
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