Engineering Senior Manager

About Company

At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.

Position Summary

The Engineering Senior Manager will be responsible for leading manufacturing support Engineering teams, aligning their efforts with company-wide objectives.  This role emphasizes creating a culture of ownership and improvement, empowering team members to take charge of their contributions toward collective goals.  The Engineering Senior Manager will cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring team members are empowered to own their projects and outcomes.  They will oversee a comprehensive machine maintenance and inventory management program to minimize downtime and sustain production efficiency.  Leading with resilience, they will navigate the team through changes and challenges, fostering innovation and adaptability.  A strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance is essential, alongside managing budgets and resources to optimize financial and operational performance.  This role is crucial in aligning engineering and manufacturing efforts with the company's broader objectives, including service excellence, quality, timeliness, competitiveness, and safety.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Strategic Initiative Leadership: Develop and execute strategic initiatives that ensure the long-term success and growth of the engineering and manufacturing sectors, aligning with broader organizational goals.
• Culture of Ownership and Improvement: Cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, where team members are empowered to take ownership of their projects and outcomes.
• Enhanced Machine Maintenance and Inventory Management: Direct the development and execution of a comprehensive machine maintenance program, ensuring all machinery operates at maximum efficiency to reduce unplanned downtime. This includes overseeing management of critical inventory items essential for production and preventive maintenance, ensuring that resources are readily available for timely repairs and upkeep, thereby sustaining production continuity and operational excellence.
• Downtime Management: Lead the team's response to downtime events with a focus on rapid diagnosis, swift action, and minimizing impact on production. Encourage a culture where every team member contributes to problem-solving and continuous learning from these events.
• Change Management and Innovation: Guide teams through change with resilience, encouraging innovation and adaptability in the face of challenges.
• Safety and Compliance Advocacy: Prioritize a commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, integrating these principles into every aspect of operations.
• Financial and Resource Optimization: Manage budgets and resources with a focus on maximizing efficiency and sustaining operational excellence over time.

Technical Skills Required

• Possesses critical thinking skills and maintains an enthusiastic and positive approach toward employees and the job function.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD platforms such as: AutoCad, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Onshape.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical/blueprint drawings and specification documents.
• Abilit to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a technical capacity.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for overseeing maintenance schedules, inventory, and work orders.
• Expertise in project management tools and software to track project timelines, resources, and milestones effectively.
• Advanced knowledge in engineering principles and practices relevant to manufacturing, including process optimization and equipment design.
• Familiarity with productivity software for data analysis and presentation (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of compliance and safety standards relevant to manufacturing and engineering (e.g., OSHA, ISO).
• Technical skills related to manufacturing technologies, such as automation and robotics, could be advantageous.

Experience Required

• Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering required or extensive applicable experience in a related role.
• Ability to operate effectively in the use of business tools including computers, e-mail, and applicable software applications
• A proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and driving operational improvements.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of fostering collaboration and building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, electrical, chemicals, and moving parts.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.