Plant Engineering Manager

Provision People; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding relocation assistance

Job summary

Provision People is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager in Coldwater, Michigan to drive plant-wide engineering strategy and oversee capital projects. The role involves managing utilities and ensuring compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in relevant industries. This position offers strong career growth potential and the opportunity to lead technical improvements across systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing capital projects involving utilities, wastewater, and/or ammonia systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 1–5 year capital investment plans.
• Lead and manage capital projects related to wastewater and ammonia processes.
• Oversee plant utilities ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in automation and production design.
• Manage and develop the Utilities team for high performance.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

w/ outstanding relocation assistance provided!

Summary

Our award-winning client is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to join their team. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving plant-wide engineering strategy, overseeing capital projects, and advancing technical capabilities across utilities, wastewater, and ammonia systems.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position offers strong career growth potential within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 1–5 year capital investment plans in collaboration with Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance teams
• Lead and manage capital projects related to wastewater systems, utilities, and ammonia processes
• Oversee plant utilities, including refrigeration, ammonia, nitrogen, steam, natural gas, and compressed air, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
• Provide technical leadership in automation, process improvement, and production design
• Support plant and division initiatives by delivering engineering expertise and project guidance
• Manage and develop the Utilities team to ensure high performance and regulatory compliance
• Partner cross-functionally to drive improvements in safety, quality, sanitation, cost control, labor relations, and customer service

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or petrochemical).
• Proven experience managing capital projects involving utilities, wastewater, and/or ammonia systems.