Plant Engineering Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to join our fast-paced facilities team in Torrington, CT. This role reports to the Vice President, Operations and will drive daily operational readiness as well as efficiency and capacity evolution.

You will lead a multi-plant maintenance group, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, and advance preventive maintenance while supporting ESG goals. Strong leadership and hands-on engineering experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a multi-plant facilities group in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated/semi-automated equipment and tolerance for manual processes.
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of a multi-plant Facilities Group.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support ESG commitments and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Manage department budget for maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment, and utilities.
• Lead capital project execution, including equipment purchases and contractor labor.
• Oversee emergency response and maintenance operations, on and off hours.
• Maintain CMMS and inventory of spare parts; generate operational reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Associate’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

CMMS software

Job description

We are currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager to join our fast-paced facilities team. This position will report directly to the Vice President, Chief of Saff - Operations and will play a key role in our daily operational readiness as well as our continued operational efficiency and capacity evolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for leading and managing all aspects of a multi-plant Facilities Group.
• Researches, negotiates, schedules, and coordinates work performed by outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Collaborates with plant management and staff to effectively utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to achieve corporate and departmental Objectives and Key Results
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Works with management to achieve corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments and requirements.
• Champions preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Initiates technical strategies to meet changing business needs and demonstrates leadership in implementing and maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prepares and administers the department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment, and utility infrastructure.
• Leads or supports capital project execution, including equipment purchases, contracted labor, and in-house construction/fabrication projects.
• Manages on- and off-hour emergency response, including but not limited to power outages, equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.
• Maintains a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and physical inventory of spare parts in an orderly manner.
• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Responsible for departmental compliance with all aspects of corporate Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
• Establishes clear direction and continuous improvement expectations for the team.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in Plant/Facility/Equipment Management in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment of at least 50,000 square feet. Strong preference for experience with automated/semi-automated equipment along with a tolerance for manual processes.
• Alternatively, fifteen (15) years of manufacturing industry experience combined with an Associate’s Degree will be strongly considered.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering desired.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on applicable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of customer service; must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Certifications (not required)

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Candidate Must Be Knowledgeable and Experienced In

• Skilled trades knowledge across carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems, including basic PLC (programmable logic controller) troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, including multi‑axis machines, furnaces, conveyors, presses, lifts, shears, and brakes.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Machine shop tools and equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with a cloud‑based CMMS platform for preventive and predictive maintenance preferred.