Plant Engineering Manager

André; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Andr Global Inc. in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking a Senior Plant Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance team, drive KPI performance, and shape a culture of cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 8+ years manufacturing experience with capital budgeting, 3+ years leadership, and SAP plus Google Suite proficiency. You will manage capital budgets and implement maintenance strategies while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience with a focus on engineering or project management.
• Minimum of 5 years managing capital and departmental budgets.
• Minimum of 3 years in a people leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and collaborative digital tools (Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team to exceed plant KPIs and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve on the Strategic Leadership Team to set direction and support for continuous improvement and career development.
• Develop and manage the facility capital and maintenance budgets.
• Coordinate with EOHS and Quality managers to ensure safety, quality, and food safety guidelines are followed.
• Ensure training for new methods and systems to improve skills.
• Develop and maintain the plant's 5-year capital plan and its implementation.
• Lead energy management and optimization projects.
• Ensure EMOs are conducted to verify process/equipment meets design specs and training needs.
• Support Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives and adherence to policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Andr Global Inc. is a global provider of information technology services. Since 2002, we have helped our clients in the APAC region achieve their business goals by leveraging the power of technology. In 2016, we entered the AMERICAS to re-create similar success here as well. Headquartered in New York City, we are now serving our global clients.

We strive to deliver customer satisfaction through our service quality to all our clients!

Our global and diverse team helps our customers achieve their project goals at a faster pace with high affordability but without any compromise on quality. We take pride in providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers starting from startups, small businesses to Fortune 500.

With more than a decade of experience servicing customers across geographies, we have stationed ourselves at a unique position in the global market. Our ability to assemble the best workforce in record time has been a great asset to our clients.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, including Maintenance and Project Engineers, to exceed plant KPIs and foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration.
• Functions as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team which establishes clear direction and continuous improvement expectations for the plant, leads and supports change, provides effective career development and planning for direct reports.
• Develops and manages the overall facility capital and the facility maintenance expense budget.
• Coordinates with the EOHS manager and Quality manager to ensure contractors follow all guidelines for safety, quality, food safety and food sanitation.
• Ensures training for newly implemented methods and systems to continuously improve technical skill level.
• Develops and maintains the plant s 5-year strategic capital plan and overall capital plan implementation.
• Leads all plant energy management and optimization projects.
• Ensures training for newly implemented methods and systems to continuously improve technical skill level.
• Ensures appropriate EMO s (Experimental Manufacturing Orders) are conducted to verify that process/equipment meets design specification and that personnel are trained appropriately.
• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives. Ensure personnel adhere to Hill s policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Science, or related).
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on engineering or project management.
• Minimum of 5 years managing capital and departmental budgets.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and collaborative digital tools (Google Suite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master s degree (MS) or MBA.
• Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly food processing.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to prioritize and facilitate progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and a strong background in contractor negotiation.
• Knowledge of Maintenance systems such as AM/PM, TPM, or Predictive Maintenance

Screening Questions

Will you now or in the future require Colgate-Palmolive to sponsor or to assist with obtaining or renewing any type of work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1/OPT, etc.) ?

Do you have 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on engineering or project management?

Do you have 5+ years managing capital and departmental budgets?