Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Ocean Spray; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete insurance package

401(k) with company matching

Flexible scheduling options

Tuition/education assistance programs

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocean Spray is looking for a Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager to oversee all engineering aspects for their plant operations in the United States. This role is crucial in leading technical capability improvements and managing organizational competence across the capital project process.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and a strong understanding of financial management related to engineering projects. Benefits include a complete insurance package, 401(k) matching, and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective.
• Organizational, interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering systems improvements for manufacturing reliability.
• Responsible for financial management of projects.
• Support sustainability initiatives such as energy management.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Financial management

Technical systems knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager. The Plant Engineering & Technical Services Manager is responsible for all aspects of engineering and technical services for the plant, including controls and systems integration, facilities and infrastructure, project management, and where applicable, WWT and maintenance (location dependent). The incumbent leads and manages long‑term technical capability in new and existing technology and technical systems as well as managing organizational capability to sustain technical competence. The incumbent provides leadership and technical expertise across the capital project process from research and development activities through selection, purchase and installation of new equipment. The Plant Engineering & Technical Services Manager is a key member of the plant SLT as well as the Ocean Spray Engineering community. The incumbent supports and promotes safety, quality and food safety, regulatory compliance and effective team development through performance management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, development, and implementation of technical systems improvements that support manufacturing reliability, process capability and cost objectives. Direct engineering/technical services, process control, capital planning, and support systems ensuring that the necessary resources are committed to meet the business needs.
• Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long‑term improvements, with and without capital investment.
• Support sustainability through optimized energy management and packaging reduction initiatives.
• Responsible for financial management of projects.
• Develop and sustain capability to rapidly ramp‑up new products, packages, and processes to ensure competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of fixed‑asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, line constraint optimization, FDA/GMP/AIB/SQF compliance, safety, and automation.
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring budgeting, planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating for both Controls & Automation and Maintenance. Serve as a Change Agent responsible for elevating staff member’s capabilities for the benefit of the organization.
• Serve as key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities, and allocating resources.
• Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Provide management of employees, directly and/or indirectly, to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract‑related activities and discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field required. Master’s degree a plus.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective.
• High‑level management and business skills, extensive financial knowledge base, and understanding of employment policies and procedures.
• Organizational, interpersonal, communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to influence and impact all levels in the cooperative organization.
• Education: Bachelor’s or University Degree – Engineering Mechanics (required); Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Work experience: at least 7 years.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes health, dental and vision insurance, health‑savings account, flexible‑spending account, life and accident insurance, employee assistance program, telehealth services, 1:1 health coaching, and supportive benefits for all stages of life.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end.
• Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for first year of employment).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/education assistance programs.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.