Plant Engineering Manager - Florence, KY

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$110,000 - $125,000 + 10% Bonus Target

Summary:

The Engineering Manager oversees and optimizes the operations of a manufacturing facility. They serve as leaders in ensuring that the machinery, equipment, processes, and systems within the manufacturing facility operate efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the machinery, equipment, and systems within the manufacturing facility are well-maintained and operate efficiently. This includes conducting routine inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and production teams to identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction. Implement improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment and operational issues to minimize downtime and disruptions to the production process, often with the assistance of Process Engineers.
• Ensure all operations and equipment adhere to safety regulations and standards. Implement safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and ensure team compliance.
• Oversee the planning and execution of engineering projects related to the manufacturing facility's operations, including the installation of new equipment or process modifications. Coordinate with Process Engineers in project execution.
• Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to maintain and enhance product quality. Identify defects and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Process Engineers.
• Manage the plant's budget and control expenses related to maintenance, repairs, and capital projects, in consultation with Process Engineers.
• Ensure the manufacturing facility complies with environmental regulations and promotes sustainable and eco-friendly practices, with input and support from Process Engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, equipment specifications, and other relevant data. Ensure that Process Engineers also maintain records pertinent to their responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing settings.
• Management experience
• Track record of successfully overseeing complex engineering projects.
• Process Engineering experience is also valuable.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Technical Skills
• Results Oriented
• Process Management
• Communication
• Vision

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.