Plant Engineering Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Henderson, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineering Manager leads and directs all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site. This role is responsible for directing the engineering function and maintenance activities, including implementing and monitoring necessary preventative maintenance (PM) programs and developing appropriate capital projects for the continuous improvement of the plant facilities. The manager will coordinate all modifications, additions, and repair projects in the plant, including those performed by or scheduled by outside contractors and corporate staff. They will supervise and direct the scheduling of hourly and salaried personnel assigned to the maintenance and labor functions, including skilled journeymen performing mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs. Additionally, the role directs environmental activities related to air, water, hazardous, and solid waste, ensuring compliance with appropriate governmental agencies. The Plant Engineering Manager assists in establishing a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities, striving for zero accidents and complying with governmental regulations. They also establish and assist with the administration of training for apprentices, focusing on safety and updating journeymen as necessary. The position involves performing administrative activities essential for the effective management of the department, including establishing effective working relationships with plant employees, the union, other departments, and corporate staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure and knowledge of environmental compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or management experience of a technical team.
• Previous experience with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Directs and leads all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site.
• Implements and monitors preventative maintenance (PM) programs.
• Develops capital projects for continuous improvement of plant facilities.
• Coordinates modifications, additions, and repair projects, including those by outside contractors and corporate staff.
• Supervises and schedules hourly and salaried maintenance and labor personnel.
• Directs environmental activities (air, water, hazardous, solid waste) and ensures compliance with governmental agencies.
• Assists in establishing a safe and healthy work environment, aiming for zero accidents.
• Establishes and administers training for apprentices and journeymen.
• Performs administrative activities for effective department management.
• Establishes effective working relationships with plant employees, union, other departments, and corporate staff.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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