Senior Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

HiFyve is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager in the food / beverage industry in Rockford, IL!

Salary : $150K + 15% target annual bonus

Benefits : Full package

Job Overview :

In this newly established position, you will be responsible for supervising and administering all engineering and maintenance operations, with a focus on enhancing productivity and ensuring the upkeep of the facility’s infrastructure and equipment. As a team leader, you will lead a group of maintenance supervisors and technicians, collaborating closely with plant management to achieve the company's objectives.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :

• Ensure Expertise Availability : Guarantee the availability of mechanical and electrical expertise at all times to support production and other departments in maintaining operational systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds.
• Strategic Collaboration : Work closely with plant management and corporate staff to optimize equipment usage, enhancing employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall efficiency. Employ Continuous Improvement methodologies and a Management Operating Structure (MOS) to drive progress.
• Lead Capital Projects : Take charge of designing, specifying, and commissioning capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Optimize Asset Utilization : Implement and fine-tune asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance utilizing a computerized maintenance management system.
• Performance Analysis and Improvement : Develop, report, and analyze key maintenance performance indicators, utilizing insights to initiate corrective actions and continually improve maintenance operations.
• Stay Informed on Regulations : Stay updated on the latest industry regulations and codes related to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Ensure Policy Adherence : Ensure strict adherence to corporate policies and standards in both capital project implementation and daily maintenance activities.
• Promote Best Practices : Foster a culture of sharing best practices within the Maintenance Department, promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace in line with regulations.
• Manage Personnel : Directly manage employees or supervise supervisors, handling recruitment, retention, development, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Act as a change agent across all company departments, collaborating cross-functionally to drive organizational goals.
• Managerial Duties : Undertake typical managerial responsibilities, including planning, evaluation, organization, integration, and delegation of tasks.

Education Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested, please apply or reach out to  andrea.odelll@hifyve.com