Plant Engineering Manager

Plant Engineering Manager (Open)

Job Requisition #: 035134

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in-demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at  and follow Greif on Instagram and Linked In.

OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR

PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Greif is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead the mill’s engineering, process optimization, automation, and capital project initiatives at our Milwaukee paper mill. This strategic leadership role is responsible for improving long-term mill performance through continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and execution of projects that enhance safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and cost performance. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering leader who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, advancing automation capabilities, and driving meaningful operational improvements.

The Plant Engineering Manager partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality while leading a small, high impact technical team focused on delivering sustainable business results.

As Plant Engineering Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for the mill’s engineering and technical improvement efforts, including oversight of the Controls Engineer and Process/Project Engineer. You will identify opportunities to improve process performance, reduce variability, optimize automation systems, and execute capital projects that strengthen the mill’s competitive position. You will play a key role in shaping the future performance of the operation by leveraging technology, engineering expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement.

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization – Lead initiatives that improve machine efficiency, fiber utilization, throughput, and manufacturing costs. Analyze process data and operating trends to reduce variability and improve product consistency. Facilitate structured problem-solving efforts to eliminate chronic process losses and performance constraints. Identify and implement opportunities that improve operational performance and long-term reliability.
• Controls & Automation Leadership – Provide leadership and direction for mill automation and process control systems. Partner with the Controls Engineer to optimize DCS and PLC systems. Improve control loop performance, process stability, and overall system effectiveness. Reduce manual intervention through automation enhancements and process control improvements. Identify, prioritize, and implement automation upgrades that support business objectives.
• Capital Project Management – Develop and execute capital projects aligned with mill and business priorities. Identify debottlenecking opportunities that increase production capacity and operational efficiency. Manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Minimize operational disruption during project execution. Track, measure, and validate project results and performance improvements.
• Process & Technical Leadership – Optimize paper machine, stock preparation, and converting processes. Support process trials, equipment evaluations, and…