Plant Engineering Manager

Plant Engineering Manager

Step into a high-impact Plant Engineering Manager opportunity in Janesville, Wisconsin with a confidential food manufacturing leader. This role offers a fast-track career path and the chance to lead capital projects and strategic initiatives.

Location Janesville, Wisconsin, USA Comp $130,000 - $180,000 per year Work Style No Remote

Company Confidential Employer Location Janesville, Wisconsin, USA Industry Food & Beverage Products/ Services Degree Not specified Compensation $130,000 - $180,000 per year

This is not just another engineering management role—it is a genuine seat at the strategic table. As Plant Engineering Manager in Janesville, Wisconsin, you will influence the direction of a flagship manufacturing facility that runs at a scale of over 500 employees. The company is a well-known leader in food manufacturing, and they are counting on you to bring forward innovative ideas and make them reality.

If you thrive on autonomy and visible impact, this position was built for you.

Your core mission will be to drive capital planning and project execution from concept to completion. You will partner with senior stakeholders in Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance to shape a multi-year roadmap that improves automation, reduces cost, and boosts production efficiency. On any given day you might be overseeing an ammonia refrigeration upgrade, coaching your utilities team, or presenting a business case for the next big investment.

The work you do here will directly touch product quality, plant reliability, and the careers of the people around you.

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who has spent meaningful time on the floor of a food manufacturing environment—ideally six or more years. You need a bachelor's degree in engineering, a track record of cradle-to-grave capital project management, and the strategic muscle to manage multi-million dollar budgets. Equally important is your ability to think like an innovator: you question the status quo, you champion continuous improvement, and you earn influence without formal authority.

Career stability matters here; the team values professionals who build a story over multiple years, not those who jump every two.

In return, you will receive a strong compensation package including a base salary that can reach $180,000, a 15% bonus, a 9% 401k match, and full relocation support to help you settle into the Janesville area. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to the plant manager and a fast-track to future leadership opportunities. If you are ready to shape the technical future of a world-class operation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to start the conversation.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline is required
• At least three years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is mandatory
• Eight or more years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience is essential
• Cradle-to-grave capital project management experience is a must
• The plant size should be larger than 300 employees; this facility has over 500
• Proven ability to develop multi-million dollar project budgets and capital plans

• Earn a competitive base salary ranging from $130,000 to $180,000 annually, accompanied by a 15% bonus opportunity
• Build your retirement with an exceptional 9% company 401k match
• Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage
• Receive a full relocation package to support your move to Janesville, Wisconsin
• Enjoy a high-visibility role on the senior leadership team with a clear path to advancement
• Work in a plant with over 500 employees where your ideas can be implemented quickly

• Develop and execute a one to five-year capital plan in collaboration with Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance
• Lead capital projects that enhance automation, safety, quality, cost reduction, production efficiencies, and customer service
• Provide innovative engineering thought leadership in automation and production design
• Offer project and technical support across the plant to drive continuous improvement
• Manage and mentor the Utilities team, ensuring compliance in refrigeration, ammonia, nitrogen, steam, natural gas, and compressed air systems
• Foster a culture of safety and operational excellence throughout the engineering department

• Preference will be given to candidates with over six years of direct food manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is advantageous
• Experience in a plant with more than 300 employees is highly desirable
• Previous exposure to a senior leadership innovation think tank adds value
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are a plus
• A degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering is ideal

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