Plant Engineering Manager

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Plant Engineering Manager Responsible for leading plant engineering, maintenance, reliability engineering, process engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees the design, optimization, construction, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment and infrastructure while establishing standards, policies, and procedures. Drives operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, reliability-centered maintenance, and process optimization to improve plant performance, asset reliability, product quality, and safety. Essential Functions Routine facility maintenance duties including plant electrical infrastructure, chilled water systems, facility structural systems, compressed air systems, and water systems. Develop and implement monitoring systems to evaluate equipment reliability, asset health, and maintenance effectiveness. Lead Reliability Engineering initiatives including Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and predictive maintenance technologies. Establish asset management strategies to maximize equipment uptime, lifecycle performance, and maintenance cost efficiency. Coordinate and manage all preventative and predictive maintenance systems through in-house labor and external service providers. Manage technicians, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to accomplish engineering, reliability, and continuous improvement objectives. Perform hands‑on technical support as needed to ensure ongoing plant operations, including support of Sorting, Grind, Washing, Flake Sortation, SSP, and Pelletizing. Lead plant project work including capital projects, equipment upgrades, process design improvements, and corporate‑driven initiatives. Drive cost‑savings projects aligned with company strategies through engineering improvements, reliability gains, and process optimization. Lead Process Engineering efforts including process design, optimization, capacity analysis, mass balance, material flow, and throughput improvements. Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce variability, and improve yield, efficiency, and product quality. Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), TPM, and SPC to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput. Utilize data‑driven, structured problem‑solving methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation. Establish and implement visual controls, standard work, process audits, and performance management systems. Act as a change agent, continuously challenging current processes and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the plant. Partner with plant leadership and corporate teams to identify, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives. Build and develop engineering and continuous improvement capabilities within the plant, including training, mentoring, and coaching team members. Serve as a key contributor to plant safety by promoting safe behaviors, ensuring compliance, and actively participating in safety initiatives. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, reliability engineering, or process engineering. 6 Years of experience in a position or related leadership role. 6 Years of experience managing people and projects. *Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years of experience in manufacturing or high‑speed production environment. 10+ Years of experience in engineering, reliability, process engineering, or continuous improvement leadership. 10+ Years of experience managing people and cross‑functional projects. *Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner InnovACT Find a Way Empowered to be Great Education and Certifications Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent TPM / Lean Manufacturing Certification PMP – Project Management Professional Certification/License: Required: N/A Preferred: None Required Typical Compensation Range $118,265.81 – $168,528.81 / Yearly Benefits Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family: Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time Paid parental and caregiver leaves Medical, including virtual care options Vision 401(k) with company match Health Savings Account with company match Flexible Spending Accounts Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities * *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr