Plant Engineering Manager II

If you are an experienced Engineering Manager with a background in manufacturing and looking for a new opportunity with a leading company, Dart Container is looking for you to join our team! As the Plant Engineering Manager,you will be responsible for managing the engineering, maintenance andmanufacturingfacilities operationsat one of our larger plants with 500+ employees. This facility is creating some of our key product linesandmore!In this role you will have the opportunity to directly see the results of your work by developingimprovement of machineryand processes.

At Dart, we strive to grow our company with people who are passionate about their work and excited to be part of a thriving, innovative company. If you are interested in becoming part of a company that is setting the Industry Standard of Excellence, investing in new technology, and providing you exciting opportunities to drive your career, consider Dart as your next step.

Apply now and become a part of our team dedicated to excellence at Dart Container!

What you'll do...

Provides management of engineering services for the installation, maintenance, and improvement of machinery, equipment and facilitiesTroubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document maintenance plans and performance metrics:Failure, analysis, and corrective action proceduresEquipment capacities and risks; andOther engineering solutionsDevelop and implement of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance plansInvestigate root-cause for repetitive damage and failure rates, and calculate costs that do not meet or follow the maintenance plansEvaluate, recommend, and acquire tools for use, including process analysis software, and other physical tools and resources specific to reliability and maintenance improvementLead training efforts to ensure maintenance technicians have needed resources for standard operating procedures (SOP's), work instructions, specialty tools, and updated Preventive Maintenance (PM) kitsSets priorities for maintenance backlog and oversees long-range and short-range maintenance schedules.Lead continuous improvement initiativesResponsible for evaluating, installing and testing new equipmentEnsures that maintenance standards are compliant with statutory health and safety regulations.Direct teams to assess progress, analyze problems, facilitate solutions, identify resources and adjust plans as needed

What you'll need...

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field and seven (7) years of engineering, facilities and/or machinery maintenance experience
• Seven (7) years of progressive supervisory experience
• Two (2) years specific experience performing maintenance and equipment reliability
• Demonstrated project management experience by having successfully managed and completed a large, complex engineering project
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Understanding of reliability tools and strategies including direct experience facilitating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain difficult situations
• Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Ability to utilize and train employees of varying levels/skills on technology, processes and procedures
• Ability to be on-call 24/7

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of engineering, facilities, machinery maintenance and/or reliability experience
• Five (5) years specific experience performing maintenance and equipment reliability
• Degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering
• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations
• Paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industrial experience
• Lean manufacturing experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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