Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager will provide daily leadership and long-term vision to the Engineering and Maintenance departments for the Pleasant Prairie facility. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and measuring critical engineering processes and programs in the plant as well as oversight of the Maintenance department.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Engineering and Maintenance departments including preventative and predictive programs, reducing cost associated with breakdowns, determining proper staffing, skill levels, and training, and leading the engineering team.
• Leads the engineering team in process improvement and implementation of manufacturing processes that support all functions of production and continuous improvement.
• Manages a team of engineers and technical professionals, ensuring that all team members are effectively aligned with organizational goals and projects.
• Provides leadership to the team, driving high performance, fostering professional development, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Devises and implements engineering strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Uses in-depth knowledge of engineering practices to propose innovative solutions and technical improvements that enhance productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Evaluates performance and drives improvements across the engineering function by regularly assessing the effectiveness of current processes and recommending enhancements to optimize operations and workflows.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• Minimum 7 years experience Engineering experience in a manufacturing and / or heavy industrial environment

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.