Plant Engineering Manager – Lead Maintenance & Performance

Flowers Baking Co of Newton, LLC; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth training

Paid vacation/holidays/parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Newton, NC seeks an Engineering Manager to ensure optimal efficiency through project planning, program management, and succession planning.

You will align with plant leadership, uphold safety and quality standards, and leverage resources to improve maintenance and morale across the department. The role requires 5+ years of leadership in industrial operations, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and strong project management with SAP experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and employee development.
• Knowledge of industrial machinery and preventive maintenance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage superintendents and projects: small-scale maintenance project planning and down-day planning with superintendents.
• Manage CapEx program and MRO annual planning and forecasting, while teaching superintendent.
• Manage employee development and succession planning.
• Utilize SAP to review and approve: breakdown report, overtime report, and purchase orders; conduct RCA of inventory variances.
• Review spare parts stock level.
• Attend plant operation meetings.
• Attend vendor meetings and coordinate planning.
• Oversee financial review and reporting, monitoring and reporting on P&L for maintenance spend.
• Conduct floor walks with superintendent for department-work verification.
• Manage equipment trends: parts usage, breakdown frequencies, and top cost contributors.
• Conduct critical equipment inspection work verification.
• Conduct preventive maintenance program assessments and modify based on needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality assurance

Employee development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Newton, NC seeks an Engineering Manager to ensure optimal efficiency through project planning, program management, and succession planning.

You will align with plant leadership, uphold safety and quality standards, and leverage resources to improve maintenance and morale across the department. The role requires 5+ years of leadership in industrial operations, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and strong project management with SAP experience.