Sr Manager, Engineering Services

Aspire Bakeries•Woolwich Township, NJ

2d•$125,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Sr. Manager, Engineering Services to join its Swedesboro, New Jersey bakery team. The role leads project management, capital program management, and related engineering work in line with business needs. It will focus primarily on the Swedesboro bakery and may also lead large projects at other bakeries. The position supports bakeries in managing large, complex capital projects, with objectives for safety, schedule, budget, sanitary equipment design, and meeting or exceeding design performance requirements. It also supports improvements to existing equipment reliability, measured by downtime, adherence to production standards, and service response times. The role is key to developing and executing a three-year capital plan to automate, reduce downtime, add capacity, improve cost structure, and maintain the Swedesboro facility. The stated salary range is $125,000–$170,000. The final starting pay may vary based on factors including location, shift, education, skill, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of project management experience within food manufacturing or food engineering environments.
Demonstrated experience leading automation projects in high-speed manufacturing operations.
Proven success managing capital projects from concept development through startup and performance validation.
Knowledge of personnel safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements in manufacturing.
Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, regularly stand, walk, and climb for extended periods, and work in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting new product development and commercialization within food manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-site capital projects and engineering programs.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends or shift support as required.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle execution of capital projects from feasibility through commissioning and operational handoff.
Manage and optimize the site's multi-year capital program, including planning, budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation.
Drive automation and manufacturing improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, productivity, and cost performance.
Develop capital investment proposals and secure stakeholder alignment through effective business case development.
Oversee external vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
Coach and develop engineering team members while providing leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance.
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, corporate teams, and business partners to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support management of large and complex capital projects that meet safety, schedule, budget, sanitary design, and performance objectives.
Support bakeries in enhancing existing equipment reliability, as measured by downtime, adherence to production standards, and service response times.
Develop and execute a three-year capital plan for automation, downtime reduction, added capacity, improved cost structure, and facility maintenance.