Engineering Manager, Plant Operations & Capital Projects

Perfetti Van Melle Group; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

13 paid holidays

401k with company match

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Well-being subsidy

Maternity/paternity leave

Membership reimbursement

Tuition-free college

Candy allowance

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle USA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead plant site engineering, drive the North America capital plan, and develop capabilities across project engineers. You will oversee equipment upgrades, lean initiatives, and SOP development to cut costs and improve efficiency while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires engineering degree, 4–6 years in process or production environments, and experience with capital project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• MBA preferred
• 4-6 years in process or production environment
• 3-5 years with machine/part design for production efficiency
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience and leadership
• Proficiency in MS Office and CAD/3D tools
• Familiarity with OSHA/FDA regulations and documentation skills
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change

Responsibilities

• Create and execute 3 year site strategic capital plan with ROI focus
• Drive capital projects from scope to budget and schedule
• Develop and document training SOPs to reduce costs and improve quality
• Provide engineering analysis, drawings and equipment layouts
• Coordinate equipment and control system design for efficiency
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure plant safety, quality and food safety compliance
• Collaborate with global teams and NA Supply Chain leadership

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA knowledge

FDA knowledge

Vendor management

Problem solving

Coaching

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

ACAD/3D software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle USA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead plant site engineering, drive the North America capital plan, and develop capabilities across project engineers. You will oversee equipment upgrades, lean initiatives, and SOP development to cut costs and improve efficiency while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires engineering degree, 4–6 years in process or production environments, and experience with capital project management.