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Engineering Manager
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Waynesboro, Virginia, 22980, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
The Lycra Company LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Engineering Manager
Location: Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
The LYCRA Company has built a leading position in the Apparel industry over the years via a continuous stream of value-adding fiber, fabric or garment innovations enabled and supported by a network of strategic partners across the entire value chain. This contributed to make the LYCRA® brand a unique asset that still powers today one of the most iconic and valuable corporate franchises in the Apparel industry.
It is all reflected in our corporate vision: "enhancing life through innovative garment solutions".
As the Engineering Manager, you are a key member of the Waynesboro site leadership team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, integrity, and continuous improvement of all plant assets within a spandex manufacturing environment. You will lead the site's maintenance, utilities and engineering functions, drive reliability excellence, and oversee the planning and execution of capital projects to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
The Engineering Manager works a day-based schedule, but has 24/7/365 responsibilities, so should assume that some night and/or weekend work will be required when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as an active member of the site leadership team, contributing to overall plant strategy, performance, and culture.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a multidisciplinary team including engineers, maintenance supervisors, craft mechanics and electricians, and utilities operating personnel.
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Establish and sustain a robust maintenance program to ensure high asset availability and performance.
- Define and implement reliability strategies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
- Utilize data and reliability tools (e.g., root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis) to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities.
- Lead the development, justification, and execution of capital projects aligned with business objectives.
- Manage project scope, budget, timeline, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration and startup.
- Manage two utilities operating areas in full compliance with EHS requirements, while ensuring continuity and reliability of services to the site.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
- Implement best practices in maintenance and engineering, leveraging industry standards and new technologies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive actions to achieve targets.
- Partner with Operations, Process Technical, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions to support plant performance.
- Engage with corporate engineering and external vendors to leverage expertise and resources.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline); advanced degree preferred.
- At least 8 years of engineering and/or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability principles and systems.
- Experience with capital project management and execution.
- Familiarity with process manufacturing, preferably in chemical or fiber production environments.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
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