Engineering Manager

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle, a global confectionery and chewing gum manufacturer, is seeking an Engineering Manager based in Erlanger, Kentucky. The role manages plant-site engineering functions and develops the structures, systems, standards, and capabilities needed to deliver the North America capital plan. The manager leads, coaches, and develops project engineers, and coordinates with vendors and consultants to complete approved projects on time and within cost. The Engineering Manager leads cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency. Project work may include equipment upgrades, lean manufacturing projects to reduce waste, and development and documentation of standard operating procedure training to lower operating costs and improve efficiency and quality. The role also plans and oversees capital investment, supports sustainability goals, coordinates processing and packaging equipment design, and ensures compliance with plant safety, quality, and food-safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
4–6 years of demonstrated experience in a process or production environment.
3–5 years of experience with machine or part design to develop mechanisms or equipment that improve production efficiency.
Technical systems analysis and understanding.
Familiarity with OSHA and FDA regulations.
Presentation and documentation skills.
Knowledge of process equipment, including dosing, mixing, filling, and conveying powders and liquid ingredients.
Ability to develop capital justifications for process and end-of-line packaging equipment.
Strong background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma improvement programs, with a proven record of leading teams in improvement or quality projects.
Working knowledge of plant engineering processes, including steam generation, sewage treatment, HVAC, and power transmission.
Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and process improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint, and drafting/design software such as ACAD or 3D software.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including troubleshooting, problem solving, coaching, and training production team members.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, dust, and machining processes.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Create and execute a three-year site strategic capital plan, supporting return on investment, replacement of worn or obsolete equipment, capacity expansion, packaging changes, cost reduction, and production capacity for innovations and new products.
Execute capital changes needed to achieve sustainability goals related to utilities, water, power, and solid waste.
Oversee plant capital projects, including scope and cost definition, funding approval, project planning, documentation, budget management, implementation, review, and progress reporting.
Prepare and manage plant investment-approval activities while delivering the annual capital budget.
Provide operational and financial analysis for capital project justifications, as well as engineering analysis, recommendations, technical drawings, and equipment layouts.
Coordinate selection, design, and layout of processing equipment, packaging machinery, and control systems to support efficiency and reliability.
Align with global engineering and incremental projects and provide updates to North America Supply Chain Leadership and Global Engineering teams.
Initiate design changes and modifications that improve process reliability, meet cost-reduction goals, and reduce dependence on manual labor.
Lead, manage, coach, and develop assigned regional project engineers.
Work with vendors and consultants as needed to deliver approved projects on time and within cost.
Develop and document training on standard operating procedures to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency and quality.
Ensure compliance with established plant safety, quality, and food-safety rules, policies, and processes.

Benefits

PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay-it-forward time off.
13 paid holidays.
401(k) with company match up to 8%.
Annual bonus potential and merit-based increases.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Annual well-being subsidy.
20 weeks of maternity leave and 12 weeks of paternity leave options.
Annual Sam's Club or Costco membership reimbursement.
Tuition-free college program or free continued education, including bachelor's and master's study.
Monthly candy allotment.