Plant Engineering Manager — Maintenance & Reliability Lead

Voyant Beauty; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyant Beauty in Ridgefield, NJ, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering and maintenance, drive reliability, and support production goals. You will oversee daily maintenance, plan preventive programs, and coordinate capital projects to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will also manage resources, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience in maintenance or engineering roles.
• 4-6 years in plant maintenance or engineering within a manufacturing environment (food/beverage/pharma/consumer products preferred).
• Practical knowledge of maintenance & reliability practices including preventative & predictive maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting plant equipment (electrical, mechanical, utilities).
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of CMMS software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the plant's engineering and maintenance team, ensuring effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all equipment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Help manage department budget and allocate resources (tools, parts, manpower) to meet demands.
• Collaborate with Engineering Director on capital projects and on-site support.
• Supervise, train, and mentor the maintenance team to strengthen skills and performance.
• Ensure activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Maintenance & reliability

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Safety regs

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Voyant Beauty in Ridgefield, NJ, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering and maintenance, drive reliability, and support production goals. You will oversee daily maintenance, plan preventive programs, and coordinate capital projects to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will also manage resources, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations across the site.