Industrial Engineering & Maintenance Manager – Beverage Operations

At Sunny Sky Products, we pride ourselves on our commitment to creating, manufacturing, and delivering top-quality beverages. As a leader in the industry, we specialize in producing and distributing specialty beverage concentrates and beverage enhancers. Our mission is to provide high-quality beverages enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Come join our fast-growing team and be part of a culture where we work hard, have fun, and strive for excellence!

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee the reliability of all production equipment at our beverage manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. This role will lead the engineering and maintenance team, ensuring efficient plant operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Industrial Engineering Manager will be responsible for capital project execution, asset reliability, and maintenance strategies that optimize plant efficiency. This position will work first shift but will assume full responsibility for a 5-day, 24-hour production operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 9 employees, including maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Oversee and optimize the plant's capital spending program, including budgeting, planning, and execution of capital projects.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure reliability and efficiency of production equipment and material handling systems.
• Control engineering, facility, and maintenance expenses while optimizing asset performance.
• Ensure that all plant equipment meets production needs by driving improvements in equipment reliability.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to improve plant designs, layouts, and operational processes.
• Establish and manage an Asset Reliability Program that includes best-in-class preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct periodic inspections of key utilities, including boilers, cooling towers, and chillers.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and key stakeholders to enhance overall plant efficiency and production capabilities.
• Manage the installation and maintenance of plant assets (building and equipment) to optimize their lifespan and value.
• Provide technical and professional development for the engineering and maintenance team.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities/Plant Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading maintenance organizations using lean manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with CMMS software for work order management (SAP preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for plant manufacturing equipment and PLC-controlled systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC ladder logic and AutoCAD.
• Solid managerial experience with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
  
  

Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.