Head of Maintenance & Engineering – 24/7 Manufacturing

Barry Callebaut Group; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Flexible workplace environment

Diversity & Inclusion focus

Career growth opportunities

Sustainability mission and Forever...

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group in the United States is seeking a Manager of Maintenance & Engineering to lead a large-scale 24/7 site, ensuring safety, reliability and continuous improvement across asset management and engineering. You will partner with the Plant Leadership Team and global functions to deliver the master plan and capital projects.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years of leadership in maintenance and engineering, with experience in Lean, Six Sigma and digital maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing maintenance and engineering teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of digital systems supporting maintenance and engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Fluency in local language plus English (advanced).
• Understanding GMP, HACCP and manufacturing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations for a large-scale 24/7 site.
• Develop and execute the asset management and engineering roadmap; drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, safety, and quality standards across activities.
• Own the site’s technical budget, asset base, facilities spend, utilities, and capital portfolio.
• Manage and deliver capital projects and technical improvement initiatives with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management, maintenance and reliability programs, and facility integrity.
• Standardize maintenance processes and digital tools while advancing digitization.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on reliability, energy efficiency, carbon footprint, and sustainability.
• Build, develop, and lead high-performing engineering and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to site leadership, master plan, and long-term business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Digital maintenance systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Barry Callebaut Group in the United States is seeking a Manager of Maintenance & Engineering to lead a large-scale 24/7 site, ensuring safety, reliability and continuous improvement across asset management and engineering. You will partner with the Plant Leadership Team and global functions to deliver the master plan and capital projects.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years of leadership in maintenance and engineering, with experience in Lean, Six Sigma and digital maintenance