Plant Engineering Manager

Jobot; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and equipment reliability at our Sioux City facility. This is a high-visibility leadership role overseeing six direct reports and capital projects.

You will drive reliability, manage budgets, and partner with production to improve efficiency while ensuring GMP and safety standards are met. Join a global manufacturer committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or plant technical operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering and/or maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive/predictive maintenance, CMMS, and capital project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, improving operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement.
• Background in food processing, chemical manufacturing, or a similar process production environment preferred.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Engineering and Maintenance operations, managing six direct reports while coaching and developing technical leaders and teams.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance programs, CMMS optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
• Partner with Production and Operations to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and support manufacturing objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital spending, and plant utility and energy costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to equipment availability, maintenance costs, PM compliance, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, environmental, sanitation, and GMP standards.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Plant Engineering Manager

$160000 - $180000 per year | Sioux City, IA | On-site | Permanent

Lead Engineering & Maintenance for a Global Process Manufacturer | $160K–$180K + Bonus

A bit about us:

We are an established global manufacturer specializing in high-quality ingredients and specialty products used across the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, we operate sophisticated process manufacturing facilities that support customers worldwide.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary of $160,000–$180,000 plus 10% annual bonus potential

Key plant leadership role overseeing both Engineering and Maintenance functions

• Opportunity to lead and develop an established team of technical professionals and department leaders
• Direct ownership of capital improvements, equipment reliability, and plant performance
• Join a financially established global manufacturer with long-term growth opportunities
• Make a measurable impact on operational efficiency, cost savings, and continuous improvement

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and equipment reliability at our manufacturing facility in the Sioux City, IA area. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing teams, solving complex technical challenges, and driving improvements in plant performance.

You’ll oversee both Engineering and Maintenance functions, lead an established team, and take ownership of capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily Engineering and Maintenance operations, managing six direct reports while coaching and developing technical leaders and teams.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance programs, CMMS optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
• Partner with Production and Operations to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and support manufacturing objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital spending, and plant utility and energy costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to equipment availability, maintenance costs, PM compliance, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, environmental, sanitation, and GMP standards.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or plant technical operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering and/or maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive/predictive maintenance, CMMS, and capital project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, improving operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement.
• Background in food processing, chemical manufacturing, or a similar process production environment preferred.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.