Senior Engineering Manager - 1452

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance operations within a high-volume 24/7 manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role is responsible for driving plant reliability, operational efficiency, capital project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and facility operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in engineering and maintenance management within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing setting, along with a proven track record of improving equipment reliability, supporting plant operations, and leading cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance functions in a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Manage and develop engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams, including direct leadership of managers and engineers

Partner closely with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives

Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Gemba walks, 5S, Kaizen, and operational excellence programs

Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs while tracking key performance metrics

Lead capital investment projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and expansion initiatives

Ensure smooth transition of projects from installation and commissioning into full production operations

Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and all applicable regulatory standards

Manage departmental budgets and capital expenditures

Support technical training and professional development programs for engineering and maintenance teams

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required

Minimum 10 years of engineering and manufacturing experience within a 24/7 industrial environment

Previous leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, or reliability teams

Strong project management experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing improvements

Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS platforms required

Knowledge of industrial utility systems, including:

Boilers

Compressors

Chillers

Cooling Towers

HVAC Systems

Heat Exchangers

Pollution Control Equipment

Experience in web converting, paper/pulp converting, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing environments preferred

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience preferred

Additional Requirements

Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities

Limited travel required, including occasional international travel

Ability to complete required safety and HazWoper training

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing environment

Combination of office and production floor responsibilities

Exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, and industrial systems

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the production floor