Manager, Maintenance & Engineering

Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.

The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.

Job Description Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience.

The Maintenance & Engineering Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA as Manager, Maintenance and Engineering. The Manager, Maintenance & Engineering, is responsible for managing and directing the daily maintenance activities of a high-volume, multi-shift facility while providing technical expertise and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues that affect plant efficiency.

This role leads site maintenance and engineering initiatives, supports capital projects, and ensures the maintenance and engineering teams have the resources needed to drive safety, quality, and operational performance. The Manager, Maintenance & Engineering ensures facility operations run efficiently and align with production requirements and company objectives. The Manager, Maintenance & Engineering is responsible for supporting the maintenance and engineering teams by ensuring they have the required equipment and tools to efficiently perform their jobs while remaining aligned with budget and company guidelines.

• Develop and execute site capital projects and maintenance improvement plans, managing project scope, schedules, and budgets in alignment with business priorities.
• Support process engineering and equipment layout, integration, and specification services for projects that include a comparative analysis and executive summary for senior management
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and business justifications for leadership approval.
• Handle multiple daily activities to meet deadlines and develop & track plans on how to accomplish departmental and operational goals
• Work with site safety department to understand, implement, and audit safety programs
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with leadership
• Facilitate technical and safety training, as well as help to develop professional development of departmental facilities associates
• Analyze and plan for installation, project start-up, and commissioning equipment
• Monitor the progress of construction projects to ensure that they are completed on schedule and within budget
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and control systems.
• Work with operations leadership team to set and review daily KPIs
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Use, assign, and track facility work orders and parts using a CMMS system
• Own and promote an excellent organized and efficient workspace
• Participate in daily operation and engineering meetings
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated manufacturing systems
• Provide…