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:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering or maintenance functions within a food manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing maintenance personnel.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and environmental compliance.
• Previous experience with union, safety, and workers' compensation is advantageous.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and executing capital projects.
• Familiarity with leading and adhering to safety/security policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available from the 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – culture that promotes from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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