Plant Engineering Manager

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Albion (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - day one

401(k) Retirement Plan (100% match)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knauf Insulation is seeking an Engineering Manager to steer the project engineering and maintenance functions, maximizing plant efficiency and ensuring a safe work environment across a 24/7 operation. The role involves budget planning, KPI analysis, and implementing improvements to safety, quality, and profitability.

You will lead Maintenance Supervisors, coordinate with Corporate Engineering, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive leadership across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the project engineering and maintenance functions to maximize plant efficiency while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Prepare the annual Engineering and Maintenance budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Pursue technologies to improve safety, product quality, plant profitability, operating efficiencies, etc.
• Direct the activities of the Maintenance Supervisors and monitor plant performance from a maintenance perspective.
• Ensure ISO procedures for the Maintenance and Engineering Department are implemented and documented.
• Drive employee retention, engagement, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Instill an environment of inclusion where all employees can contribute and impact the company positively.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We're committed to the whole you - your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision - starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid family leave
• Company provided Salay Continuance (Short- term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

About The Role

As the Engineering Manager, you will direct the project engineering and maintenance functions to maximize the efficiency of plant operations while maintaining a safe working environment for all plant employees. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an entire function and CAPEX projects. You will monitor and analyze key performance indicators and daily production data, adjusting maintenance/engineering work plans and expenditures accordingly.

What You'll Do

• Ensure Engineering and Maintenance staff properly design, maintain, and repair equipment while adhering to corporate quality and safety standards
• Prepare the annual Engineering and Maintenance budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Pursue technologies to improve safety, product quality, plant profitability, operating efficiencies, etc.
• Direct the activities of the Maintenance Supervisors. Monitor and manage the Plant's performance from a maintenance perspective and redirect Maintenance efforts as needed or assign Engineering assistance when required
• Ensure that the Maintenance and Engineering Department is properly organized, staffed, and equipped to support the operation of the plant on a 24-hour-per-day basis
• Ensure that ISO procedures for the Maintenance and Engineering Department are implemented and properly documented
• Act as the liaison with Corporate Engineering, R&D, and Corporate Process Development
• Ensure ongoing development and upgrading of skills within the department through the scheduling of vendor training sessions, specialized classes, seminars, etc., to develop the most capable engineers, supervisors, and craftspersons possible
• Drive the highest level of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Education

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field required

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment; and
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

About Knauf North America

Knauf North America represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. Though operations first began throughout Europe, Knauf Insulation manufacturing started here in the United States in 1978. Having since pioneered many sustainable insulation manufacturing practices, we are one of the fastest growing insulation manufacturers in the world.

Become part of the family you can trust - built on solid values and a diverse culture. At Knauf, you're more than an employee. You're part of the family. Part of something bigger. So we invest in you. Because you don't just play a role in the building you're in. You play a key role in impacting buildings globally. Doing good for the people within them and to make tomorrow a home for all of us.