Plant Engineering Manager

Dart Container; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Georgia is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations. The successful candidate will ensure safety, quality, and reliability while inspiring their teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, with at least seven years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000–$200,000 per year, along with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7 years of engineering, facilities, or machinery maintenance experience.
• 2 years in maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Advanced knowledge in engineering science and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Inspire teams and solve challenges.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Reliability tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Plant Engineering Manager

Drive performance, safety, and innovation as our next Plant Engineering Manager!

You'll lead maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations across a complex, high-performing manufacturing site—ensuring top-tier results in safety, quality, and efficiency.

If you’re a hands‑on leader who thrives on solving challenges and inspiring teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Who we are

• We’re your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take‑out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times!

What we offer

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and more!
• Professional development opportunities with training and tuition reimbursement
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Generous PTO policy with vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or a related field and seven (7) years of engineering, facilities and/or machinery maintenance experience
• Seven (7) years of supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of specific experience performing maintenance and equipment reliability
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
• Demonstrated project management experience by having successfully managed and completed a large, complex engineering project
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including design and production of various products
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Understanding of reliability tools and strategies such as FMEA, RCM, and RCA
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Knowledge of business and management principles related to maintenance planning, resource allocation, cost analysis, budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making, and to explain difficult situations
• Ability to communicate technical topics to non‑technical audiences
• Ability to utilize and train employees of varying levels/skills on technology, processes and procedures
• Minimum proficiency with the English language to ensure effective new hire training and ongoing communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of engineering, facilities, machinery maintenance and/or reliability experience
• Five (5) years of specific experience performing maintenance and equipment reliability
• Degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering
• Experience managing multi‑shift or continuous operations
• Paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industrial experience
• Lean manufacturing experience

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location & Salary

Atlanta, GA – $160,000.00–$200,000.00 per year