Engineering Manager

Nestlé Purina North America; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking an Engineering Manager for a high‑volume pet food facility near the Virginia border. You will lead engineering and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations, directing capital projects, utilities management, and process improvements for a Rockingham County plant.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 7+ years of progressive manufacturing experience and a track record in leadership and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate the capital budget to improve and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Inspect and advise on equipment design, evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate operation of utilities and plant systems to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Oversee outside contractors and ensure compliance with company standards (sanitation, safety, quality, budgeting).
• Direct installation or modification of equipment for projects.
• Provide leadership and training for maintenance and engineering staff.
• Coordinate staffing and performance appraisal within the department.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

One of our newest factories, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community.

As the Engineering Manager, you’ll manage the engineering and maintenance functions to ensure efficient and trouble-free operation of the plant. You’ll be responsible for the effective and timely delivery of services and expertise in the areas of construction, management and implementation of the capital budget, utilities generation and distribution, process improvement, maintenance, and miscellaneous support and services in support of the plant operations.

• Develop, implement, and coordinate the capital budget to improve and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Inspect and advise on all areas of the plant for equipment design, evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate operation of steam generating, electrical power service, compressed gases, water, sewer, HVAC, process liquids, plant – wide lighting, buildings, grounds, and fire protection systems to provide uninterrupted service.
• Responsible for all outside contractors to assure compliance with all company standards including sanitation, safety, quality, productivity and budgeting.
• Direct the installation of new equipment and/or modification/rearrangement of existing equipment for assigned projects.
• Set the direction for maintenance and engineering training by providing the leadership, support, and training necessary for the development of each team member as a valued and critical resource.
• Responsible for the maintenance function of plant facilities and equipment with shared responsibility among Operating Department Managers for specific daily maintenance in their respective areas.
• Coordinate staffing requirements within the Department consistent with plant objectives.
• Establish standards of measurements for the Engineering and Maintenance Department performance and administer performance appraisals for all department members.
• Responsible for the review and approval of equipment purchase orders, contract service orders and plant service agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of progressive engineering experience, including people leadership and project management, within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

Salary: $124,754.40 to $170,411.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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