Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Abacus Search Staffing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in high-speed packaging is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, automating processes, and developing the workforce in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a BS Degree in Engineering and extensive experience in the food and beverage sector.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in engineering and maintenance management.
• 5 years in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment reliability and process engineering.
• Develop employee workforce and manage equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with preventative maintenance programs and GMPs.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Maintenance programs

Automation

Leadership

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

MBA or Master of Engineering Management

Tools

Project Management software

Tracking software

Job description

Our client is one of the fastest growing organizations in their industry. Their manufacturing efforts have been recognized for their world class high-speed packaging efforts. We are currently seeking a key individual for the role of Engineering and Maintenance Manager. As the Engineering and Maintenance manager you will be tasked with maintaining and improving the areas of equipment reliability, process engineering, automation, controls, employee workforce development and equipment upgrades and design. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering. An MBA or Master of Engineering Management is a plus.
• 10-15 years of progressive and diversified “Engineering and Maintenance Management” with minimum of 5 years’ experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Strong experience in Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, maintenance programs, equipment installation, and automation.
• Interpersonal skills and track record of teamwork, leadership, adaptability, coaching, and taking initiative.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other related work documents.
• Familiar with preventative maintenance program management, GMP’s and SOP’s
• Prior experience with Project Management and Tracking software / tools
• Experience installing new lines / equipment and / or new plant start-up a plus
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment required.
• Aseptic experience highly preferred.
• Detailed oriented and have prior P&L and budget management experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Possess visual acuity to document company records