Packaging Operations & Process Engineering Lead

tateandlyle; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Company paid life insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Identity Theft protection

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Tate & Lyle seeks an experienced Packaging Area Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and technical support for the packaging area, ensuring safe operation and high product quality. You will drive cost-effective improvements, supervise senior and shift staff, and oversee documentation and project work within a plant environment.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of engineering and plant experience, strong leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering and plant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to the EHSQS system for the Packaging area.
• Lead operational excellence program through the performance management system.
• Plan, direct and control engineering changes and documentation for the Packaging area.
• Supervise Shift Supervisors, Production Shift Managers, and dotted line supervision of engineers and operators.
• Provide technical expertise to maintain and develop the area for cost effectiveness, safety and quality.
• Ensure technical availability per production requirements, with continuous improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for planning, managing and organizing engineering and technical support, including maintenance, changes, project management and documentation; manage capital budgets.
• Lead and mentor team members to foster growth and development.
• Provide plant-specific technical expertise on new process developments and equipment innovations ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Planning & organizing

People development

Leadership

Communication

Influence others

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Tate & Lyle seeks an experienced Packaging Area Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and technical support for the packaging area, ensuring safe operation and high product quality. You will drive cost-effective improvements, supervise senior and shift staff, and oversee documentation and project work within a plant environment.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of engineering and plant experience, strong leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional