Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago

Kendallville, United States KH Manufacturing - North America Full time
Job Title: Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team at KH Manufacturing - North America. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for improving plant performance, preserving physical assets, and controlling maintenance labor and material costs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other relevant regulations.
  • Maintenance and Capital Projects: Develop, monitor, and control the annual capital budget, maintenance expenses, and utility budgets. Manage capital and facility maintenance projects and resources.
  • Utility and Energy Cost Reduction: Develop ideas and projects to reduce utility and energy costs.
  • Plant Efficiency: Support the efficient operation of the Plant through effective utilization of Engineering and Facility Maintenance resources.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Assist and oversee maintenance of the plant equipment, buildings, and other assets to protect these assets and reduce equipment-related downtime.
  • Process Improvement: Research and develop new processing techniques to improve quality of product and production efficiencies.
  • Departmental Goals: Establish departmental goals that maintain focus on improving line efficiencies and product quality.
  • Equipment Capabilities: Determine equipment capabilities for new or revised factory layouts.
  • Production and Packaging Needs: Evaluate production and packaging needs for Capital Equipment.
  • Food Safety and HACCP: Participate on the Food Safety and HACCP Team.
  • Process Improvement Initiatives: Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement initiatives, including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
  • QRMP Audit: Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of increasing responsibility in plant engineering and project management in manufacturing.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with full cycle capital project management from appropriation preparation to field startup.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience working with process and high-speed/automation equipment.
  • Previous experience managing a long-term capital project plan.
  • Clear understanding of engineering economics and project justification.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, EPA regulations, and other related codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory.
  • Working knowledge of boiler and compressed air operations to evaluate operating efficiencies.
  • Must be familiar with maintenance management system operations.
  • Leadership skills gained through course work, seminars, and experience in supervisory positions in maintenance and/or supervising contractors on capital projects.
  • Experience in Controls is preferred.

About Us:

KH Manufacturing - North America is a global food company with a delicious heritage. We deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us:

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at KH Manufacturing - North America.

KH Manufacturing - North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact

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