Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager – The Engineering Manager – Manufacturing is responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering functions within the engineering group to support projects at the various manufacturing plants, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems, infrastructure, and processes. This role directs engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines, including facility utilities, production equipment, automation, and data systems, while supporting operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.

The Engineering Manager will plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects across their full lifecycle—ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget constraints, timelines, and quality standards.

This role serves as a key cross-functional partner to Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Logistics to drive innovation, scalability, and cost efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Engineering Leadership & Strategy·

Lead and manage all plant engineering functions, establishing priorities aligned with business and operational goals

· Develop and implement engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to support manufacturing excellence

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and system reliability

· Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend/implement advancements to enhance capabilities

· Oversee plant facility systems including utilities, pellet/bulk material handling systems, and conveying systems

· Manage facility and electrical power infrastructure, including distribution systems and equipment capacity planning

· Ensure reliability and compliance of all extruders, electrical systems, and production power requirements

· Oversee MSP (Managed Service Providers) and plant-level technical support services