Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Wildflower Recruitment Consulting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildflower Recruitment Consulting seeks an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead all engineering projects and maintenance at our facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

You will oversee capital projects, equipment installations, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, facility upkeep, department budgets, maintenance personnel, and continuous improvement initiatives to support long-term plant growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance and engineering experience in a Food Manufacturing environment with 3 years of Management/Supervisory Experience.
• 3+ years leading engineering projects and capital installations.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and capital projects.
• Lead engineering team and manage department budgets.
• Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across the site.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Safety and Corporate Engineering to maximize reliability.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

PLC controls

Automation

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS software

CAD software

Job description

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all engineering projects and maintenance operations at the facility to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role oversees capital projects, equipment installations, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, facility maintenance, department budgets, maintenance personnel, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Engineering & Maintenance Manager partners with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Corporate Engineering to maximize equipment reliability, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term plant growth.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance Operations

Leadership & Team Management

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance and engineering experience in a Food Manufacturing environment with 3 years of Management/Supervisory Experience.
• 3+ years leading engineering projects and capital installations.
• 3+ of supervisory or management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC controls, automation, utilities, fabrication, and facility systems.
• Experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS software, and CAD software preferred.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.