Engineering Manager – Operations & Reliability (Multi-Site)

Oshkosh, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager will lead engineering and maintenance functions across three manufacturing sites. This high-impact role oversees Process Engineering Project Engineering Continuous Improvement and Capital Improvement Projects while directly managing Maintenance and Reliability teams. The position drives operational excellence productivity equipment reliability and strategic growth.

Strategic & Technical Leadership

Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned to operational goals and long-term growth.
Plan and deliver capital projects on scope on budget and on schedule with strong safety and compliance.
Champion Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma 5S TPM) across all sites.
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize manufacturing processes and standardize best practices.
Build robust asset management strategies to maximize lifecycle value ensure regulatory compliance and support capital planning.

Maintenance & Reliability

Lead maintenance and reliability programs to maximize uptime and asset care.
Implement and mature CMMS and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Own equipment performance monitoring; conduct root-cause analysis and corrective action for recurring issues.

Project & Process Engineering

Manage engineering projects from concept through commissioning (scope vendor selection installation validation).
Support process optimization scale-up of new products and complex troubleshooting across production lines.
Ensure adherence to environmental safety and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration

Hire mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers technicians and maintenance professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability safety and continuous learning.
Partner closely with Operations Quality and R&D to support product development and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical Industrial or related); Masters preferred.
8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing including 3 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success in capital projects maintenance/reliability and continuous improvement.
Experience in coatings chemicals or related process industries is preferred.
Hands-on experience with CMMS AutoCAD and project management tools.
Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel between sites as needed.

Position Summary The Engineering Manager will lead engineering and maintenance functions across three manufacturing sites. This high-impact role oversees Process Engineering Project Engineering Continuous Improvement and Capital Improvement Projects while directly managing Maintenance and Reliabilit...