Plant Engineering Manager I

Dart Container - Mason, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Mason, MI

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Plant Engineering Manager at Dart Container is responsible for overseeing the engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing operations at a facility with approximately 200 employees. This role focuses on improving machinery and processes, ensuring efficient operations, and managing a team to achieve high standards in production. The position offers the opportunity to directly impact the company's key product lines and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing facilities operations at the plant.
• Develop improvements for machinery and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee a team of approximately 200 employees, ensuring effective management and leadership.
• Implement reliability tools and strategies, including FMEA and RCA, to improve equipment reliability.
• Communicate technical topics effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Train employees on technology, processes, and procedures to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Seven years of engineering, facilities, and/or machinery maintenance experience.
• Seven years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years of specific experience in maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and approachability.
• Demonstrated project management experience with large, complex engineering projects.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering science and technology applications.
• Understanding of reliability tools and strategies.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and cost analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ten years of engineering, facilities, machinery maintenance, and/or reliability experience.
• Five years of specific experience in maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations.
• Experience in paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industries.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Profit-sharing retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance for further education.
• Product discounts.