Senior Plant Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and view

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid holidays and vacation

Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/L

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional and personal development

Job summary

Ardagh Group's California plant is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead and direct all maintenance and engineering functions at the site, driving preventive maintenance and delivering capital projects for continuous improvement.

You will coordinate modifications with contractors and corporate staff, supervise scheduling of hourly and salaried maintenance personnel, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while fostering cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing with exposure and understanding of environmental compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Direct the engineering function and maintenance activities including PM programs and capital projects for plant facilities.
• Coordinate modifications, additions, and repairs with outside contractors and corporate staff.
• Supervise scheduling of maintenance and labor personnel, including skilled journeymen in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Direct environmental activities and ensure compliance with governmental agencies.
• Assist in creating a safe and healthy environment and update safety training for apprentices and journeymen.
• Perform administrative tasks for effective department management and maintain relationships with plant employees, the union, other departments, and corporate.

Job description

Ardagh Group's California plant is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead and direct all maintenance and engineering functions at the site, driving preventive maintenance and delivering capital projects for continuous improvement.

You will coordinate modifications with contractors and corporate staff, supervise scheduling of hourly and salaried maintenance personnel, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while fostering cross‑department collaboration.