Plant Engineering Manager

Ardagh Group • Bridgeton, NJ

9h • 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 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 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 manager will assist in establishing a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities, striving for zero accidents and complying with governmental regulations. They will also establish and assist with the administration of training for apprentices, focusing on safety and updating journeymen as necessary. This position involves performing administrative activities essential for effective department management, including establishing strong 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 with 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

• Leads and directs all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site.
• Directs the engineering function and maintenance activities, including implementing and monitoring preventative maintenance (PM) programs.
• Develops appropriate capital projects for the continuous improvement of plant facilities.
• Coordinates all modifications, additions, and repair projects in the plant, including those performed by or scheduled by outside contractors and corporate staff.
• Supervises and directs the scheduling of hourly and salaried personnel assigned to maintenance and labor functions, including skilled journeymen performing mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Directs environmental activities associated with areas such as air, water, hazardous, and solid waste, and complies with appropriate governmental agencies.
• Assists in the establishment of a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities, always striving for zero accidents and complying with governmental regulations.
• Establishes and assists with the administration of training for apprentices' safety and updating journeymen as necessary.
• Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including establishing effective working relationships with plant employees, the union, other departments, and corporate.

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