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Job Number #176304 - Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
As the Manager of Engineering reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will lead the strategic vision and execution of the Engineering and Maintenance departments at our facility. You will be the primary owner of the site's capital budget, technology transfer, and technical system reliability, managing a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to drive moonshot strategic plans and technical innovation, directly impacting the facility's safety, quality, and margin improvement goals.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the development and management of the overall facility budgets, including capital and maintenance funds, to ensure alignment with site-wide strategic goals and fiscal responsibility.
• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, providing effective career development and coaching for direct reports including the Controls Engineer, Project Engineers, and Maintenance Team Leaders.
• Own the implementation of Factory Performance and Reliability (FP&R) initiatives, serving as the site lead for program conformance, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical innovation and digital transformation by overseeing technology transfers and identifying opportunities for margin improvement through system optimization.
• Collaborate as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team to influence plant vision and ensure all engineering projects comply with corporate EHS, Quality, and legal regulations.
• Oversee the plant technical document management system, ensuring the security, access, and integrity of all facility drawings and engineering specifications.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related business field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years specifically managing capital and departmental budgets.
• 3+ years of experience in a management or supervisory role leading technical professionals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing plant systems and maintenance programs (AM/PM/TPM).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing external vendor/contractor relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MS or MBA degree in a related field.
• Previous experience within the Food Processing or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
• Advanced technical competency in SAP and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Expert-level knowledge in contractor negotiation and large-scale asset capitalization.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
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Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
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