Engineering Manager

We are seeking a highly driven Engineering Manager that will provide strategic and hands‑on leadership for all engineering capital projects, and reliability initiatives across a multi‑site manufacturing network. This role is responsible for improving equipment performance, standardizing engineering practices, and leading capital deployment to support growth, safety and operational excellence. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical expertise, troubleshooting, and team leadership to support plant operations. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other aspects may be assigned. Engineering & Reliability Strategy Develop and execute a company-wide engineering and asset reliability strategy aligned to operational KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost). Establish standardized maintenance and engineering practices across all sites. Drive improvements in uptime, throughput, and equipment lifecycle performance Own and improve preventative maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs. Lead planning, prioritization, and execution of all capital projects across the network. Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure projects align with growth, cost, and efficiency objectives. Establish disciplined project management processes (scope, budget, timeline, ROI tracking). Ensure successful commissioning, startup, and performance validation of new equipment and facilities. Multi‑Site Maintenance Leadership Provide leadership and direction to plant‑level Maintenance Managers and teams. Standardize maintenance KPIs (PM completion, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, work order execution). Improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and spare parts management. Ensure effective utilization of CMMS systems and data‑driven decision‑making. Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives across all operations. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts on major equipment failures and chronic downtime. Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, waste reduction, and labor productivity. Support plant teams in kaizen events and process optimization activities. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure all engineering and maintenance activities meet OSHA, environmental, and food/feed safety requirements. Support development and execution of safety programs, including machine guarding, LOTO, and contractor safety. Mitigate operational risk through proactive asset management and contingency planning. Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure engineering solutions align with regulatory and audit requirements. Organizational Leadership & Talent Development Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering and maintenance teams across all facilities. Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability at plant and corporate levels. Develop training programs focused on technical capability, troubleshooting, and reliability practices. Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement. Identify and implement automation, process improvements, and digital solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability. Evaluate emerging technologies and equipment upgrades to maintain competitive advantage. Drive standardization of equipment platforms where possible to reduce complexity and cost. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or related field). 5-10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering and maintenance. Multi‑site leadership experience required with regular travel to manufacturing sites (10-15%). Strong Lean Manufacturing and TPM background. Experience managing capital projects and budgets. Food or CPG experience preferred. Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr