Manager - Engineering-Acupac Engineering Salary Indirect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Acupac site to organize and measure activities within Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities to maximize safety, quality and productivity. You will manage projects through their lifecycle, apply Lean principles, lead maintenance programs, and drive NPI initiatives while owning site CapEx strategies and developing high-performing teams.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and a track record of 10+ years in engineering/maintenance, with 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in Engineering/Maintenance and at least five (5) years in a management/leadership role.
• At least five years in a manufacturing environment, preferably cosmetics or pharmaceutical, with high-speed and agile filling and packaging systems.
• Project Management (PMP or CPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects related to reliability, continuous improvement, equipment installation, validations, and new product development; provides technical support and mentorship at the floor level.
• Manages the delivery of projects through initiation to operation, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and meeting technical requirements.
• Drives Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to improve safety, quality, OEE and cost targets; deploys maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with customers via communication of site equipment capabilities and NPI execution.
• Maintains ownership of the site CapEx strategy with budgeting and departmental execution.
• Leads and coaches Maintenance and Facilities teams to optimize safety, quality, productivity and cost.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

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 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.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law.

I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.