Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Placon Corporation•Madison, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to support our Madison, WI facility in its manufacturing operations. This leader will drive operational excellence through effective management of engineering, maintenance, facilities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about leading teams, improving equipment reliability, managing complex projects, and maintaining a safe, compliant manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Minimum five years of management experience leading engineering and maintenance functions
Proven leadership and employee development skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management abilities
Understanding of financial and business principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard business software
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Lead and manage equipment, tooling, facilities engineering, and maintenance functions
Develop and manage the annual capital budget and three-year capital plan
Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members
Recruit, hire, train, and retain a competent and engaged workforce
Manage capital projects from development through implementation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, uptime, and efficiency
Partner with Environmental, Health & Safety leadership to ensure OSHA and environmental compliance
Develop and direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Implement equipment and tooling improvement plans to reduce downtime
Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, ISO 13485, and other applicable quality standards
Maintain engineering budgets and analyze financial performance
Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives
Establish and maintain 5S programs throughout manufacturing operations
Manage disaster preparedness planning and response
Maintain professional and technical expertise through ongoing education and industry involvement
Support organizational objectives and perform additional duties as assigned