Plant Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Stryten Manufacturing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and project engineering, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all production equipment, facilities and grounds.

You will direct capital planning, oversee equipment installations and TPM leadership, drive cost‑effective improvements, manage external contractors, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with project cost control and budgeting
• 2 years’ experience in battery business preferred but not required
• 5 years’ experience in management
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Maintenance and Project Engineering departments, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Direct the planning, design, construction, and installation of mechanical and electrical facilities or systems.
• Establish and maintain standards and procedures for maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment in accordance with sound engineering principles, safety regulations, quality requirements and production needs.
• Partner with management and HQ teams to identify, evaluate, and implement engineering improvements and equipment modifications that enhance safety, quality, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate and coordinate and manage external contractors used for building, electrical, parts, or other maintenance related concerns.
• Ensure a system is established capable of meeting customer quality concerns with regard to parts inventory and preventative maintenance systems.
• Prepare and submit yearly capital budget request.
• Manage all capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring projects are executed on schedule, within approved budgets, and aligned with operational objectives.
• Direct and oversee all engineering, maintenance and facility activities of the Kansas City, MO facility, including plant expansion, equipment installation, facility improvements and major maintenance initiatives.
• This includes managing plant capital budgets, project management and directing all outside contractors onsite.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development throughout the engineering and maintenance functions.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Engineering management

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

MS Project

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Stryten Energy in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and project engineering, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all production equipment, facilities and grounds.

You will direct capital planning, oversee equipment installations and TPM leadership, drive cost‑effective improvements, manage external contractors, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the site.