Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Reference Number: JLS-5273
Location: Greater Indianapolis, IN

Engineer & Maintenance Manager JO 5273 (Indianapolis)

Consumer Goods Manufacturer seeks Leader to oversee, direct, and communicate effectively to a team of 15 (Engineers & Maintenance Technicians) in their aseptic department. The professional desired for this role will have a Chemical Engineering degree and have current, or recent, experience working in an aseptic process environment. This Individual manages all aspects of technology including process engineering, equipment reliability, automation, controls, project management, technical training, and equipment design.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility for tracking and driving improvement in overall line reliability and performance.
  • Define, propose, and monitor the implementation of the company’s engineering, maintenance, automation and technology plans and objectives.
  • Implement work processes and procedures related to engineering and technical services.
  • Train, develop and mentor engineering and technical employees to ensure future growth objectives can be accomplished. Includes troubleshooting, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, project management, and presentation skills.
  • Promote networking and benchmarking to achieve best-in-class performance.
  • Protect proprietary technology through approved and certified relationships with third parties.
  • Support and recommend new technologies that improve the overall operations, recommend and develop automation where appropriate.
  • Key contributor when evaluating potential acquisitions, expansions and new technology introductions to the company.
  • Manage all outsourced contractors as needed.

Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in Chemical Engineering is required
  • 10 years of progressive and diversified Engineering and Maintenance Management with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an aseptic process facility.
  • Strong experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, maintenance programs, equipment installation, and automation.
  • Interpersonal skills and track record of teamwork, leadership, adaptability, coaching, and taking initiative.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other related work documents.
  • Familiar with preventative maintenance program management, GMP’s and SOP’s
  • Experience installing new lines/equipment and/or new plant start-up a plus
  • Experience with high-speed packaging equipment required.
  • Detailed oriented and have prior P&L and budget management experience

Compensation can go up to 125K plus bonus potential and relocation assistance. Contact Jenny Sochocki at jennifer@mriweb.com and 317-678-0120 for further details.