Plant Engineering Manager

Plant Engineering Manager - Food Manufacturing ***** Winchester, VA***** Circa $140K + 401K Benefits Package(Relocation Package Available)If you love the smell of a production floor in the morning and know your way around high-speed automated packaging lines, this one's for you.We're looking for a Plant Engineering Manager to take the lead on keeping operations running smoothly while driving improvements across maintenance, engineering, and efficiency. This isn't a "sit back and observe" kind of role"”you'll be in the thick of it, making strategic decisions and getting your hands dirty when needed.What You'll Be **Owning the plant engineering strategy and executing a 3-5 year capital plan.Leading capital projects from scope definition to installation and implementation.Driving cost savings through smart CAPEX investments and continuous improvement initiatives.Setting a proactive maintenance strategy using PM optimization, predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance.Developing and mentoring maintenance staff, ensuring they have the right technical skills.Managing lean projects using tools like 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen to cut waste and boost efficiency.Partnering with operations leadership to implement engineering improvements that enhance productivity.Training cross-functional teams in lean manufacturing principles (TPM) to drive measurable improvements.Identifying and executing opportunities in safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation.What You *A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical).5+ years in an engineering role (Project, Process, or Plant Engineering).8+ years of maintenance or maintenance management experience.Experience with high-speed automated packaging lines.Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, automation, and instrumentation.The ability to juggle multiple large-scale projects at once.Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.Experience with CMMS or ERP systems.****15+ years combined Maintenance & Engineering experience.PE, PMP, or CMRP certification.Six Sigma qualification with strong lean manufacturing expertise.Experience with AutoCAD, Ignition, Redzone, or Maintenance Connection.This is a high-impact role where you'll be setting the engineering direction for the plant. If you're the kind of person who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and knows how to get things done, we want to hear from you.

Created: 2025-03-08