Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Job Summary
The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the plant engineering function to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role oversees capital projects, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports all production equipment and facility systems are properly maintained. The position plays a critical role in improving equipment reliability, reducing costs, and supporting production through effective use of resources and engineering solutions.
Essential Functions
- Lead and manage engineering resources to support plant operations and strategic initiatives.
- Support production and other departments by providing technical guidance and responsive support.
- Supervise Engineering team responsible for technical support of plant and machine maintenance systems and repairs.
- Technical support for all production equipment and facility systems is maintained to promote safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
- Collaborate to develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to reduce costs and enhance operational performance
- Plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects, including equipment installation and process upgrades
- Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to support maintenance activities and project execution
- Work with outside consultants to provide expertise and support for specialized projects or improvements
- Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Job Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 5–10 years of engineering and/or maintenance management experience
- Experience managing capital projects and driving process improvements
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience in manufacturing (paper, packaging, or printing preferred)
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring strong prioritization and resource management
- Balancing maintenance costs with production efficiency and reliability
- Driving long-term improvements while supporting immediate operational needs
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 5-10 years of engineering and/or maintenance management experience
- Experience managing capital projects and driving process improvements
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Huhtamaki Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huhtamaki and has not been reviewed or approved by Huhtamaki.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with dental and vision options, and employer contributions toward premiums are portrayed as generous. Feedback suggests this breadth makes the overall package feel competitive for many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, with certain groups also having access to a pension and even deferred compensation. Feedback suggests these features stand out positively in a manufacturing context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave are emphasized alongside meaningful PTO accruals. Feedback suggests this leave structure strengthens perceived total rewards even where base pay is viewed as only fair.
Huhtamaki Insights
What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
