Engineering Manager

kdc/one, Acupac; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Job summary

kdc/one Acupac seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to organize, deploy, and measure activities within Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, service and productivity.

The ideal candidate will lead project delivery from initiation through operation, apply Lean and reliability maintenance strategies, manage CapEx planning, and mentor teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life at the Acupac site in Mahwah, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum ten years of experience in Engineering/Maintenance with at least five years in a management/leadership role.
• Minimum five years in a manufacturing environment, preferably cosmetics or pharmaceutical, with high-speed filling and packaging systems.
• Project Management certifications (PMP or CPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to reliability, continuous improvement, equipment installation, validations, and new product development.
• Oversee project delivery lifecycle from initiation to operation, ensuring on-time, within-budget outcomes.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to improve safety, quality, OEE, and cost targets.
• Maintain relationships with customers through communication of equipment capabilities and performance, and execution of NPI processes.
• Own site CapEx strategy aligned with budgeting and departmental execution.
• Lead and coach Maintenance and Facilities teams to optimize safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Oversee spare parts inventory; ensure efficient replenishment and accurate records to minimize downtime.
• Develop and lead preventative maintenance programs to prevent failures and extend machinery life.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PMP or CPM preferred

Job description

kdc/one Acupac is part of the kdc/one network, the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products. We are a diverse and passionate team of experts offering innovative, turn-key solutions to our customers through ideation, formulation, design, packaging and manufacturing of products. With over 15,000 passionate, innovative employees working in 25 manufacturing sites across the world, we want you to join our growing team.

Our Acupac site has an immediate opening for a dynamic Engineering Manager who will organize, deploy, and measure all activities within the Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities departments to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, service, and productivity.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Manages projects related to reliability, continuous improvement, equipment installation, validations, and new product development; actively participates in engineering work, and provides technical support, knowledge, mentorship, and guidance at the floor level.
• Manages the delivery of projects through the complete lifecycle from initiation through to operation (e.g., ensuring project is delivered on time, meets business and technical requirements, within the agreed budget).
• Adopts and drives Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methods that improve safety, quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) & cost targets; deploys reliability maintenance methods/strategies that optimizes the performance of equipment, maximizes uptime, and ensures integration with Operations.
• Establishes and maintains customer relationships/expectations through communication of site equipment capabilities/performance as well as execution of the new product introductions (NPI) process.
• Maintains ownership of the site-specific CapEx strategy in view of budgeting and departmental execution.
• Leads, assigns and manages the activities of the Maintenance and Facilities teams to ensure optimal results in safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Oversees the spare parts room, ensuring efficient inventory management, timely replenishment, and accurate record-keeping to support maintenance activities and minimize equipment downtime
• Develops, leads, and coaches teams responsible for the preventative maintenance program to ensure consistent, proactive maintenance activities that prevent equipment failures and extend machinery life.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Engineering/Maintenance and a minimum of five (5) years in a management / leadership position.
• Minimum five (5)years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably cosmetics or pharmaceutical, with high speed and agile filing and packaging systems.

• Project Management (PMP or CPM) preferred.

We offer a fast-paced work environment and a competitive compensative package.

Competitive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and company policy.