Engineering Manager

# Engineering Manager## Description**Company Background**Alamance is recognized as a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water, offering beloved brands like Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier. We produce, pack and ship private labels based on customer specific needs. An innovative company with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. **Position Opportunity**Alamance Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers supporting both operations and capital initiatives across our Burlington manufacturing campus. This role plays a critical part in aligning day-to-day technical support with long-term strategic project execution in a high-speed, high-volume food and beverage production environment.The Engineering Manager will be responsible for supervising a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring reliable plant performance, and delivering projects that enhance capacity, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience, strong technical acumen, and a collaborative mindset to help drive operational excellence.**Key Responsibilities****Leadership & Team Management**· Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for a team of five engineers· Aligning engineering resources with plant priorities, balancing short-term support and long-term initiatives· Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement**Project Management & Execution**· Lead capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, installation, and startup· Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Facilities to ensure project success· Monitor project performance and deliver results on time and within budget**Operations Support & Reliability**· Oversee engineering support for equipment reliability, process troubleshooting, and system improvements· Drive technical solutions that reduce downtime, improve product quality, and enhance safety· Ensure engineering work aligns with applicable regulatory, safety, and sanitation standards**Technical Oversight & Systems**· Provide hands-on technical leadership in areas including automation, packaging systems, utilities, and controls· Ensure team proficiency with industrial systems, including PLC-based control systems and Ignition SCADA· Maintain accurate documentation and enforce engineering standards across the facility## Qualifications**Required Qualifications**· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field· Minimum 2 years of direct experience managing engineers in a manufacturing setting· Demonstrated success leading capital projects and cross-functional initiatives· Strong working knowledge of industrial automation, equipment design, utilities, and manufacturing systems· Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting PLC controls and related systems· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills**Preferred Qualifications**· Experience in food & beverage, CPG, or other regulated manufacturing environments· Familiarity with Ignition SCADA, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and CMMS tools· Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma principles· Understanding of OEE, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies**Physical Requirements:**Standing, Walking, SittingUse of hands, fingersReaching with hands and armsClimb and balanceStoop, kneel, crouch or crawlTalk and hearDistance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)*Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.**Employment Eligibility: Alamance Foods Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Form I-9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States.* #J-18808-Ljbffr