Manager, Maintenance & Engineering

Barry Callebaut • Dunmore, PA

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About The Position

The Manager of Maintenance & Engineering leads end-to-end technical performance at a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing site, with responsibility for asset management and creating maximum value in line with the site's master plan. The role integrates safety and environmental requirements into technical solutions, activities, and projects, and works with the Plant Leadership Team and global functions including Asset Management, Engineering, Process Innovation, and Centers of Excellence.

The manager leads engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations; develops and executes the site's asset management and engineering roadmap; and oversees compliance, budgets, capital projects, asset lifecycle management, reliability, and facilities integrity. The role also advances maintenance standardization and digitization, drives continuous improvement and sustainable operations, and develops high-performing teams. As a member of the site leadership team, the manager contributes to the master plan and long-term business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and managing maintenance and engineering teams.
• Experience employing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar approaches across large-scale projects.
• Knowledge and experience with digital systems supporting maintenance and engineering.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Fluency in the local language and advanced English.
• Understanding of product manufacturing and operational protocols such as GMP and HACCP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, complemented by a results-driven mindset.
• Comfort managing positive change in fast-paced environments and enabling teams to thrive while attaining objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations for a large-scale 24/7 manufacturing site, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient asset performance.
• Develop and execute the site's asset management and engineering roadmap, supporting operational excellence, capacity expansion, cost optimization, and adoption of global standards and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, occupational safety, food safety, quality, and corporate technical standards across engineering and maintenance activities.
• Own the site's technical budget, asset base, facilities spending, utilities infrastructure, and capital investment portfolio, ensuring effective financial control and resource allocation.
• Manage and deliver capital projects and technical improvement initiatives in collaboration with suppliers, global functions, and operational stakeholders.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management, maintenance and reliability programs, utilities performance, and facility integrity to maximize equipment uptime and business continuity.
• Standardize maintenance processes, planning methodologies, reliability systems, and digital tools, and advance the site's maintenance digitization strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and large-scale projects focused on equipment reliability, zero-breakdown performance, energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable operations.
• Build, develop, and lead engineering and maintenance teams through capability development, succession planning, and knowledge-sharing best practices.
• Contribute as a site leadership team member to the master plan and long-term business strategy, supporting production growth, operational efficiency, and manufacturing performance objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Workplace flexibility.
• An inclusive environment that embraces diversity.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, development, and internal career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager