Engineering Manager SRE - Reading, PA

AkzoNobel; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with company 6

Annual bonus

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Generous vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel Reading plant seeks an Engineering Manager SRE to lead site engineering, maintenance and safety programs in a high-hazard environment. The role focuses on process safety, continuous improvement, and capital project execution with a $2 million annual budget and collaboration across HSE&S, Quality, and Production.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in engineering, experience with ABB DCS, and a background in chemistry/coatings with OSHA PSM exposure.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in Engineering.
• Experience with DCS ABB platform preferred.
• Experience in chemistry/coatings/resin plant; familiar with OSHA PSM.
• Structured problem solving: A3, root cause, PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma; certifications preferred.
• Strong MS Office/Power BI/SharePoint skills.
• Excellent communication; people management experience preferred; technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Process Safety Management program and ensure compliance with OSHA and AkzoNobel standards.
• Evaluate and implement continuous process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Oversee the Capital Investments Plan for the site; coordinate with HSE&S, Quality, and Production Departments.
• Own Engineering and Maintenance Policies and Procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Lead selection, training, development, and motivation of maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Maintain asset integrity; manage contractor and vendor activities; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Process Safety Management

DCS ABB experience

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

A3 problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Power BI

MS Office

Training & documentation

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical)

Tools

ABB DCS

SharePoint

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Manager SRE - Reading, PA

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19610

About AkzoNobel

We are a leading paints and coatings company with a global presence, specializing in consumer and industrial coating solutions.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for all Site Engineering and Maintenance activity, including safety, quality, continuous process improvement efforts, and execution of capital projects. The facility is high hazard and complies with OSHA Process Safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the Process Safety Management Program and ensure compliance with OSHA and AkzoNobel standards.
• Evaluate and execute continuous process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Responsible for the Capital Investments Plan for the site, prioritizing projects with stakeholders and coordinating implementation with HSE&S, Quality, and Production Departments. Annual budget 2 million Euro.
• Owner of Engineering and Maintenance Policies and Procedures to ensure a trained, safe, and efficient workforce.
• Responsible for the selection, training, development and motivation of all maintenance and engineering personnel.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Assure that assets are utilized and maintained properly to maximize shareholder value.
• Analyze equipment reliability and implement action plans to reduce and eliminate failures.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers on contract, pricing and terms and optimize activities performed by them.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE&S procedures and regulations.
• Engage the team by providing good communication and fostering excellent teamwork.

Site Management Team Responsibilities

• Participate on the ALPS-CI Site Steering Committee and lead Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Include HSE&S responsibilities and training requirements as documented in Reading Site BMS 4.3.11 HSES Responsibilities and Training.
• Oversee health, safety, environmental, security responsibilities, including management of change, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, pollution prevention and sustainability.
• Manage contractor, asset integrity, process and equipment design, operation, maintenance and equipment integrity.
• Use available HSES training resources and provide required training; promote safety culture by intervening to stop unsafe work; adhere to corporate, federal, state, and local requirements; perform other duties as required for the success of AkzoNobel.

Job Requirements

• BS in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical preferred).
• 7 years’ experience in Engineering.
• Experience with DCS (especially ABB) platform preferred.
• Preferred candidate has experience in a chemistry/coatings/resin plant and is familiar with implementing OSHA PSM. Experience executing and leading Hazard Study reviews, Pre Startup Safety Reviews, and Management of Change is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated process improvements through structured methodology (A3, root cause, PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc); certifications (Green/Black belt) are preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office/Power BI/Sharepoint skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) capable of conversing with employees at all levels of the supply chain; direct people management experience preferred; exceptional aptitude in technical writing for Capital Requests and Training documents.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $132,000.

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match.
• Eligible for annual bonus.
• Medical insurance with HSA.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay.
• Short & Long term disability.
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee appreciation days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias to ensure fairness. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.