Plant Engineering Leader: Drive Reliability & Improvement

SolomonEdwards; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Director for Permanent Placement. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and operation of manufacturing equipment and leading a team of 10 machine operators and technicians. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management, along with 5-7 years of related experience in industrial automation and management. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and possesses strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics hydraulics, and Mechanical mechanisms in food and beverage industry.
• Management experience in operations, maintenance, and process improvement roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of plant manufacturing equipment.
• Lead and supervise a team of 10 operators and technicians.
• Implement and manage a maintenance program to reduce downtime.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Management experience in operations

Experience in Industrial Automation and Mechanical mechanisms

Job description

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Director for Permanent Placement. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and operation of manufacturing equipment and leading a team of 10 machine operators and technicians. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management, along with 5-7 years of related experience in industrial automation and management. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and possesses strong leadership skills.