Plant Engineering Manager

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a qualified maintenance and facilities leader to design, maintain, and improve plant equipment and electrical systems. The role focuses on safety, cost-saving projects, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in manufacturing environments, bachelor's or higher in engineering, and a track record of managing people and projects in dynamic settings.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 years of experience in the specified position.
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of plant equipment and machinery.
• Establish standards and policies for operating procedures and inspection of maintenance equipment.
• Routine facility maintenance including plant electrical infrastructure, chilled water systems, HVAC and air exchange systems.
• Develop monitoring systems to evaluate the health of facility maintenance.
• Coordinate all preventative maintenance through in-plant labor and outside services.
• Manage technicians to accomplish engineering department tasks.
• Perform technician tasks as needed to ensure ongoing positive operation of the facility, including maintaining product water and mineral injection systems, filtration, CIP tasks, ozone, filler sanitation, and batching support.
• Contribute to plant projects and data collection initiatives related to corporate requests; execute tasks in areas requiring evaluation and corrective action.
• Drive cost-savings and other projects to support company strategies.
• Act as a vocal safety advocate; promote safety behaviors and culture in plant management meetings.

Skills

Maintenance management

Project management

Safety leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

At Niagara, we seek Team Members to help provide our customers with high quality, affordable bottled water. If you want to contribute to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and build a meaningful career, consider applying.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of plant equipment and machinery
• Establish standards and policies for operating procedures and inspection of maintenance equipment
• Routine facility maintenance including plant electrical infrastructure, chilled water systems, HVAC and air exchange systems, facility structural maintenance, compressed air systems, and water systems
• Develop monitoring systems to evaluate the health of facility maintenance
• Coordinate all preventative maintenance through in-plant labor and outside services
• Manage technicians to accomplish engineering department tasks
• Perform technician tasks as needed to ensure ongoing positive operation of the facility, including maintaining product water and mineral injection systems, filtration, CIP tasks, ozone, filler sanitation, and batching support
• Contribute to plant projects and data collection initiatives related to corporate requests; execute tasks in areas requiring evaluation and corrective action
• Drive cost-savings and other projects to support company strategies
• Act as a vocal safety advocate; promote safety behaviors and culture in plant management meetings
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Note: duties may change at any time with or without prior notice

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 years of experience in the specified position
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ years of experience in the specified position
• 10+ years of experience managing people or projects

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Competencies

This position aligns with Niagara’s LIFE competency model and includes:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Make safety the top priority
  • Be alert to safety issues and escalate promptly
  • Prioritize tasks to meet department goals
  • Respect others and address interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritize customer issue resolution and respond promptly
  • Communicate commitments clearly to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and products
  • Adapt to changes and increase performance
• Find a Way
  • Develop technical knowledge through learning from experts
  • Understand interdepartmental impact of decisions
  • Seek solutions rather than blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Pursue growth opportunities
  • Communicate clearly up, down, and across
  • Manage expectations effectively

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including counseling for team members and household members
• Family Building Benefits including fertility support, adoption, surrogacy, and related reimbursements
• Income protection including life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, and accident plans
• Discount programs and tuition assistance opportunities
• And more

For benefits details, see the Niagara Careers site.

Equal Opportunity: Niagara Bottling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Internal policies and local laws apply. This description does not create a contract of employment and may be amended at any time.