Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager

Schreiber Foods•Shippensburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager provides leadership and technical expertise across capital execution, site and facility maintenance, asset and productivity improvements, while managing labor and overhead costs and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. This position is onsite at the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania location and supports a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation. Candidates relocating more than 50 miles may be eligible for a $10,000 relocation bonus and a relocation package. The role leads the plant maintenance function and ensures mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments. It drives maintenance and engineering best practices, continuous improvement, asset management, facility initiatives, and compliance with applicable food safety, quality, and customer requirements. The manager also oversees employee selection, retention, development, discipline, and performance management, directly and/or indirectly, and may participate in collective bargaining activities where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Process Excellence, Black Belt, or Maintenance.
8–10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a management role.
Extensive technical knowledge of manufacturing operations.
High-level management and business skills, an extensive financial knowledge base, and understanding of employment policies and procedures.
Organizational, interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to communicate concepts effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to influence and impact all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead processes to conclusions and recommendations.
Flexibility to expend discretionary effort as required to meet critical needs.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
For roles requiring travel: valid driver’s license, auto insurance at least at the state minimum (higher coverage may be required), an acceptable driving record under Schreiber Foods’ discretion, and a vehicle suitable for the travel requirements.
Must have authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt or Black Belt experience or certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation.
Drive standardization of maintenance department best practices and policies.
Provide leadership and direction to the plant maintenance function covering the 24/7 operation.
Improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness using continuous improvement techniques.
Use mechanical and electrical expertise to manage production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds.
Use the EAM system in support of maintenance and engineering functions.
Lead engineering continuous improvement programs and develop short- and long-term improvement plans, with and without capital investment.
Lead initiatives involving maintenance, fixed asset management, plant layout and flow manufacturing, floating bottlenecks, FDA/GMP/AIB compliance, safety, and automation.
Train staff on new technologies, including electrical controls and other manufacturing technologies.
Manage maintenance mechanics and maintenance planners, directly and/or indirectly, including selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or other contract-related activities and discussions when applicable.
Lead initiatives involving refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, high-speed processing, and packaging and material handling systems.
Work with the leadership team to ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups.
Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes and ensure customer requirements are met.
Review incidents in which procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners who fail to follow standard procedures.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one.
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional employer retirement contribution of about 8% of earnings.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
$10,000 relocation bonus and a relocation package for eligible U.S. salaried candidates relocating more than 50 miles.
Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare costs.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Development opportunities relevant to the role, career goals, and company.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners program offering support to employees experiencing hardship.