Hallmark is looking for a Plant Engineering Manager to lead their engineering, safety, and facilities teams to drive productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency within their plant operations. This role is crucial for managing capital projects, coordinating facility services, and ensuring smooth and safe operations, ultimately contributing to the company's vision of connecting people and making a genuine difference.
Requirements
- 5+ years of operational engineering experience with a focus on process improvement and R&D.
- Experience working in a manufacturing and distribution environment with knowledge of process equipment, distribution technology and/or packaging processes.
- LEAN manufacturing experience a plus
- AutoCAD, MS Project, Microsoft office, and web proficiency
- Awareness of developing technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate the engineering, safety, and facilities team to achieve productivity, quality, and cost goals through Lean tools and preventative maintenance.
- Ensure project objectives align with business needs and maintain an engineering structure that balances responsiveness and quality.
- Develop and maintain broad process and technology knowledge to support production and distribution needs.
- Manage reengineering efforts to exceed partner and retailer expectations while reducing costs.
- Oversee facility support activities, including safety, security, and environmental compliance.
- Develop and manage expense and capital budgets to ensure effective performance and prudent management of capital assets.
- Build and manage a capable team through coaching, training, and performance management.
Other
- The role may require occasional weekend work, depending on business needs.
- Excellent communication / collaboration / customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal communication, organization and experience leading teams
- Negotiation skills helpful in working with vendors and contracts
