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Plant Engineering Manager

Judge Group, Inc.
Janesville, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 11/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026
Location: Janesville, WI Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually Description:
The Judge Group is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager for a growing food manufacturing company in the southern Wisconsin area. This position oversees overall facility engineering and maintenance strategies, focusing on technical solutions, project management, and utilities.

COMPENSATION: $120,000 - $150,000

WORKSITE: Onsite

MUST HAVE: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

MUST HAVE: A minimum of 7-10 progressive experience in large format food manufacturing environments.

MUST HAVE: Extensive background overseeing plant utilities, including refrigeration (ammonia), nitrogen, steam, compressed air, water / wastewater and natural gas systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- The Plant Engineering Manager will develop and execute technical strategies for the facility, lead engineering and maintenance initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts. This role manages technical teams, partners with corporate functions, and ensures plant performance, safety, and cost targets are met.

- Promote a culture of safety as the top priority for all plant personnel.

- Direct the planning and implementation of capital projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams including Safety, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance.

- Coordinate project resources and provide technical expertise for engineering projects and startups.

- Support internal audits and ongoing improvement programs.

- Guide the EM Pillar Team in setting and achieving both short- and long-term plant objectives.

- Deliver technical direction for projects at both the facility and broader organizational levels.

- Lead and participate in teams focused on enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, labor relations, sanitation, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

- Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to optimize resource utilization and plant efficiency.

- Oversee the Utilities group and ensure all utility systems-such as ammonia refrigeration, nitrogen, steam, natural gas, and compressed air-are compliant and fully operational.

- Organize and lead meetings to foster effective communication and team development.

- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Warehouse departments to promote a unified and high-performance workplace.

- Oversee and coordinate mechanical and clerical tasks within the maintenance department.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

- At least 7-10 years of increasing responsibility in large scale CPG manufacturing environments.

- Demonstrated experience with plant utility infrastructure, including ammonia refrigeration, nitrogen, steam, natural gas, and compressed air.

- Background in Process Safety Management (PSM).

- Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and advising cross-functional teams.

- Ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels within a manufacturing environment.

- Proficiency with computer aided design (CAD) software.

- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

BENEFITS:

- This company offers health, vacation, and other benefits with this position.

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