Engineering Manager (relocation package offered)

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering department in the completion of process engineering projects following best-in-class practices. The Engineering Manager will directly execute on and oversee a team of engineers in the execution of, a variety of engineering functions including upgrades to plant design, root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives and management of capital projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads others: expects, inspects, and coaches. Provides fast feedback. Holds people accountable.
• Leverages systems to drive behaviors. Identifies the system (or lack of a system) that is creating unwanted behaviors and reengineers (or engineers) the system.
• Utilizes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creates detailed capital project plans.
• Manages capital project budgets. Communicates unanticipated deviations to CTO.
• Simultaneously manages and coordinates the design, engineering, and execution of multiple projects that are safe, efficient, on-time and on-budget.
• Develops and implements profitability improvement projects in alignment with goals and strategies.
• Diligently seeks root cause. Master of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Works closely with the operations department to effectively implement and integrate maintenance and profitability capital projects.
• Supports operations team when challenges with existing systems are beyond the department’s capabilities.
• Ensures vendors and contractors are qualified to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to retain best-in-class production.
• Power-user of the Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Drives effective change through the Management Of Change (MOC) process.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental programs and regulations.
• Regularly communicates departmental results to CTO.
• Manages, approves, and monitors employee PTO requests and attendance.
• Participates in the interview and selection process for new employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher (from an accredited school) in the Engineering field. Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• 8 years of operations experience in a large-scale industrial, continuous process manufacturing environment. Experience with processing equipment such as evaporators, heat exchangers, centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chiller air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits, and instrumentation preferred.
• 5 years of capital project management experience.
• 3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.

Salary is $135K plus bonus potential and relocation assistance offered.

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