Plant Engineering Manager

Our client is searching for a Plant Engineering Manager, who will lead and manage all engineering-related activities within the manufacturing plant, ensuring that equipment, processes and facilities are efficiently maintained and continuously improved. The role is critical in supporting the plant's production goals, sustainability initiatives and safety standards by delivering high-quality engineering solutions and managing a team of engineers, technicians and contractors. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in plant operations, capital projects and the implementation of cutting-edge technology.

Plant Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and mentor the plant engineering team, including engineers, maintenance staff and contractors
• Oversee the development and execution of the plant's engineering, maintenance and reliability programs
• Allocate resources effectively and prioritize engineering projects to support production schedules and company goals
• Develop and implement of preventive, predictive and autonomous maintenance plan
• Evaluate, recommend and acquire tools for use, including process analysis software and other physical tools and resources specific to reliability and maintenance improvement
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs and improve product quality
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for major breakdowns and equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Promote and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, as well as corporate safety policies
• Responsible for employee development, discipline, performance appraisals and administration of policies

Plant Engineering Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role within a plant setting
• Strong experience with maintenance and reliability systems, lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, TPM, etc.)
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of driving results
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions, including production, operations, finance and supply chain
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a continuous improvement mindset

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Thank you,

Rachel Stewart
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

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