Engineering Manager

Morton Salt•Silver Springs, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Morton Salt is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Silver Springs, New York manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Engineering Department and for planning, directing, and controlling capital project planning and execution. The manager provides technical assistance to EHS, quality, wet-end and dry-end operations, maintenance, and building and grounds infrastructure. The Engineering Manager supports EHS performance and compliance, quality requirements and continuous improvement, engineering support for operations, and reliability initiatives. The role scopes projects, specifies equipment, oversees engineering design, develops estimates and approval documentation, procures equipment and services, manages project schedules and costs, coordinates with operations, and manages contractors as needed. The manager also oversees the Engineering Cost Center, equipment specification and standardization, and adherence to business processes, maintenance practices, management controls, and the MOC process. The position contributes to capital budgeting and financial reporting and leads people management and development activities, including workforce engagement, staffing, performance management, employee development, and resource planning. The work takes place in both an office and a manufacturing plant. The normal schedule is a flexible daylight shift; overtime and responses to urgent or emergency situations outside normal working hours may be required. The role includes prolonged seated or standing work, walking, occasional work at heights and in confined spaces, and exposure to manufacturing hazards and varying environmental conditions. Required protective equipment must be worn as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least five years of experience overseeing engineering projects in a manufacturing plant.
Knowledge of technical information.
Background knowledge of operating procedures and processes.
Understanding of maintenance procedures and processes.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Ability to meet the described physical and manufacturing-environment requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment and confined-space work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Management and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure EHS performance and compliance, address root causes of OIIs and near misses, conduct safety meetings, respond to employee safety concerns, and lead by example.
Ensure compliance with quality-control requirements, including GMP and FSP, and lead continuous improvement in product quality.
As an FSP team member, ensure duties and work instructions are in place and communicated to staff involved in the plant HACCP program and product safety, legality, and quality.
Provide engineering support for operations and participate in reliability improvement initiatives, guiding the maintenance department.
Scope projects and oversee equipment specification and engineering design.
Develop project estimates; submit project documentation for corporate approval; procure equipment and services; manage projects, costs, schedules, and documentation in coordination with operations.
Manage contractors as needed for project support.
Manage the Engineering Cost Center.
Ensure use of standard business processes, PAMs, the Management Control and Reporting System, Maintenance Excellence Work Practices, and the MOC process.
Oversee equipment specification and standardization.
Assist with development of the annual capital budget and five-year capital plan, and provide monthly financial updates.
Report and explain capital project budget variances.
Ensure compliance with corporate standards, company policies, and applicable financial and business conduct requirements.
Promote open and honest communication, team building, problem solving, process improvement, workforce engagement, positive morale, clear roles, and decision making at appropriate levels.
Determine resource planning and deployment strategy; perform recruiting and staffing activities as needed.
Facilitate performance management and employee development, and handle HR recordkeeping and reporting as needed.
Maintain systems and processes that support operations during employee absences and staffing changes.
Foster a culture that values diversity and promotes respect, inclusion, cooperation, and responsibility.
Perform other related duties as required.