Plant Engineering Manager

Ardagh Group • Madera, CA

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About The Position

The Plant Engineering Manager leads and directs all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site. The role oversees preventative maintenance programs and develops capital projects to continuously improve plant facilities. It coordinates plant modifications, additions, and repair projects, including work performed or scheduled by outside contractors and corporate staff.

The manager supervises scheduling for hourly and salaried maintenance and labor personnel, including skilled journeymen responsible for mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs. The role directs environmental activities involving air, water, hazardous waste, and solid waste, ensuring compliance with applicable governmental agencies and regulations. It also supports a safe and healthy workplace, with the goal of zero accidents, and establishes or administers apprentice safety training and journeyman updates.

Administrative responsibilities include managing the department effectively and establishing productive working relationships with plant employees, the union, other departments, and corporate staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Five years of experience in manufacturing, with exposure to and understanding 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.
• Proficiency 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

• Direct the plant engineering function and maintenance activities.
• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop capital projects for continuous improvement of plant facilities.
• Coordinate plant modifications, additions, and repair projects, including projects performed or scheduled by outside contractors and corporate staff.
• Supervise and direct scheduling of hourly and salaried personnel assigned to maintenance and labor functions, including skilled journeymen performing mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Direct environmental activities related to air, water, hazardous waste, and solid waste, and ensure compliance with appropriate governmental agencies.
• Help establish a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities, strive for zero accidents, and comply with governmental regulations.
• Establish and assist with administering apprentice safety training and provide updates for journeymen as necessary.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for effective department management.
• Establish effective working relationships with plant employees, the 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