Senior Engineering & Maintenance Leader — Food & Beverage

DSJ Global; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering & Maintenance to lead plant engineering, maintenance, reliability, utilities, and capital projects at a large-scale production facility.

The role oversees maintenance supervisors and technicians, drives equipment reliability, and partners with plant leadership to improve safety, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness in a 24/7 environment. A strong background in regulated manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering, maintenance, or reliability leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and supervisors.
• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to scope, budget, schedule, and execute plant capital projects.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, automation, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with CMMS, SAP, AutoCAD, or similar systems.
• Understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems and industrial boiler operations.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, and utility systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience supporting safety programs and regulatory compliance within manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facilities functions in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, to maximize asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Utilize CMMS and maintenance management systems to optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, and equipment utilization.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and quality performance.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead capital improvement projects that enhance productivity, capacity, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans for facility and equipment upgrades.
• Manage department budgets, maintenance spending, and resource allocation.
• Evaluate equipment performance, lifecycle costs, and replacement strategies to support long-term business objectives.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers while negotiating project and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, coach, and lead maintenance and engineering personnel through performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Support labor relations activities where applicable, including contract administration and workforce-related matters.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance leadership

Reliability engineering

Budget management

Project management

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP

AutoCAD

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering & Maintenance to lead plant engineering, maintenance, reliability, utilities, and capital projects at a large-scale production facility.

The role oversees maintenance supervisors and technicians, drives equipment reliability, and partners with plant leadership to improve safety, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness in a 24/7 environment. A strong background in regulated manufacturing is preferred.