What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineering Manager | Food Manufacturing position at StaffRight Associates, LLC?
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Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 10% bonus opportunity 9% 401k match strong benefits.
Relocation Available!
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is seeking a visionary technical leader to spearhead the engineering evolution of a premier manufacturing facility within the food and beverage sector. As a pivotal member of the site’s senior executive team, you will report directly to the Plant Manager, serving as the primary architect for the facility''s long-term technical roadmap.
This is a high-visibility mandate designed for a strategic thinker who excels at transforming complex infrastructure—specifically across ammonia systems, wastewater treatment, and utility networks—into engines of efficiency and innovation. If you are looking to accelerate your trajectory within a global market leader that rewards creative problem-solving and technical mastery, this role offers the ideal platform.
What You’ll Do
Architect a multi-year capital investment strategy (1–5 year horizon) by synthesizing input from cross-functional pillars including Safety, Quality, Finance, and Operations.
Champion the execution of high-impact capital initiatives focused on optimizing ammonia refrigeration, industrial wastewater management, and critical utility infrastructure.
Drive technical excellence in automation and production design, proactively identifying opportunities to modernize system architectures and increase throughput.
Synthesize engineering resources to provide elite-level project support at both the local facility and broader divisional levels.
Direct the Utilities department, ensuring peak operational performance and rigorous regulatory compliance for steam, nitrogen, natural gas, compressed air, and refrigeration systems.
Cultivate high-performance cross-functional teams to elevate site standards in labor relations, sanitation protocols, and total cost of ownership.
What You Bring
Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
Industry Expertise: A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience within a strictly regulated manufacturing environment (Food, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical sectors).
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated mastery in managing complex capital projects, with a specific focus on utility infrastructure, wastewater processing, or ammonia-based systems.
Strategic Mindset: The ability to move beyond tactical fixes to deliver long-term, proactive engineering solutions.
Relocation Readiness: Flexibility to be based in the Greater Coldwater, MI area (comprehensive relocation assistance is provided).
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.
We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000