Plant Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus potential

Job summary

Leoforce in Sioux City, IA is seeking an experienced Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and equipment reliability at our manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong track record in manufacturing engineering and maintenance leadership.

This leadership position oversees capital projects, drives continuous improvement, and partners with Production to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering or business degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering/maintenance experience.
• Experience leading engineering/maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability and CMMS.
• Budget management and cost-improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Engineering and Maintenance operations with six direct reports.
• Drive equipment reliability via preventive/predictive maintenance and CMMS.
• Oversee capital projects from planning to commissioning.
• Partner with Production to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Manage budgets and plant utility costs.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and data-driven problem solving.
• Establish KPIs for availability and maintenance costs.
• Ensure safety, environmental, GMP standards.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

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.

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

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