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Plant Engineering Manager | Food Manufacturing | Topeka, KS

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Consumer Products and Food Manufacturing

Experience Level: Senior Engineering Leadership

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A global consumer-products manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance and capital-project activity at its Topeka manufacturing facility.

As a member of the plant Strategic Leadership Team, this person will lead a multidisciplinary technical team, own capital and maintenance budgets, develop the five-year capital plan and improve reliability, energy management, safety, quality and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coach Maintenance and Project Engineers.

• Establish priorities, development plans and performance expectations.

• Partner with plant leaders to improve safety, quality, reliability and efficiency.

• Develop and manage capital and maintenance-expense budgets.

• Build and execute the five-year strategic capital plan.

• Lead capital projects from justification and planning through implementation.

• Drive plant energy-management and optimization initiatives.

• Ensure contractors comply with safety, food-safety, sanitation and quality requirements.

• Test new equipment and processes against design specifications.

• Coordinate manufacturing trials and ensure employees receive required training.

• Develop technical training for new equipment, methods and systems.

• Support Quality Assurance, food safety and GMP programs.

• Improve maintenance systems, reliability practices and asset performance.

• Manage project risks, schedules, costs, resources and vendors.

• Represent Engineering on the plant leadership team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

• Significant plant-engineering, maintenance or capital-project leadership experience.

• Manufacturing experience, preferably food or consumer products.

• Experience leading engineers and technical professionals.

• Strong capital planning, budgeting and project-management skills.

• Knowledge of maintenance, reliability, utilities and energy management.

• Strong safety, quality and regulatory awareness.

• Ability to influence plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work onsite in Topeka.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food-manufacturing and GMP experience.

• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous-improvement expertise.

• High-speed manufacturing or packaging experience.

• Professional engineering or project-management credentials.

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, incentive compensation and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager | Food Manufacturing | Arkansas City, KS

Location: Arkansas City, Kansas 67005

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Experience Level: Senior

Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000

Travel: Primarily site-based; occasional domestic travel may be required

Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead environmental, occupational-health and workplace-safety programs in Arkansas City, Kansas.

This senior, hands-on role will shape EHS strategy, maintain compliance, reduce operational risk and promote a proactive culture of safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and federal, state and local requirements.

• Support alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Lead EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement.

• Serve as subject-matter expert for workplace safety, environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.

• Develop and deliver training for employees, supervisors and leaders.

• Monitor safety and environmental metrics, trends and KPIs.

• Maintain and test emergency-preparedness and response plans.

• Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering and Legal to embed EHS into daily practice.

• Support sustainability programs, environmental reporting and climate-related disclosures.

• Supervise or mentor EHS staff and site coordinators where applicable.

• Recommend practical improvements that reduce risk and strengthen engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related field strongly preferred.

• At least eight years of progressive EHS experience.

• At least three years of EHS leadership experience.

• Direct EHS experience within food and beverage manufacturing.

• Current professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or comparable credential.

• Strong OSHA, EPA, NFPA and environmental/workplace-safety knowledge.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Experience leading audits, inspections, investigations and corrective-action programs.

• Knowledge of hazardous-waste management, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and change-management skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Arkansas City.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Experience with Enablon, Intelex or VelocityEHS.

• Sustainability and climate-disclosure experience.

• Behavior-based safety or employee-engagement program experience.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending account, employee assistance, retirement benefits, paid time off and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Pricing Manager – Corporate Strategy | $96K–$174K | Hybrid Overland Park or Bellevue

Pricing Manager – Corporate Strategy

📍 Location: Overland Park, KS or Bellevue, WA (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level
💲 Salary Range: $96,200 – $173,600
🎁 Compensation & Benefits:

  • Target annual bonus of 15%

  • Annual stock grants & employee stock purchase plan

  • 401(k) with company match & access to financial coaching

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Paid time off (~4 weeks annually for new full-time hires) & 12 paid holidays

  • Paid parental and family leave + childcare subsidy

  • Tuition assistance, college coaching, and career development programs

  • Discounts on mobile services & home internet

  • Additional voluntary benefits: AD&D, disability, life insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, and more
    🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Shape Enterprise-Wide Pricing Strategy

We’re seeking a Pricing Manager – Corporate Strategy to play a central role in developing and executing pricing strategies that directly impact growth, competitiveness, and customer value.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll combine strategic problem-solving, economic modeling, and data-driven analysis to influence some of the most important decisions across the business.

What You’ll Do

  • Pricing Strategy – Own and maintain enterprise pricing and promotion strategies, applying strategic frameworks and quantitative insights to guide business models.

  • Economic Analysis – Develop and interpret models that show the financial implications of decisions, enabling leaders to make informed trade-offs.

  • Value Proposition Design – Support product and offer design by synthesizing customer data, market insights, and economic analysis.

  • Cross-Functional Influence – Work across multiple business functions and present findings to senior leadership up to VP level.

  • Professional Development – Gain coaching in consulting-style problem solving, decision framing, and executive-level presentation skills.

What You Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or another quantitative/technical field.

  • 4+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or finance.

  • Strong analytical, financial, and economic modeling skills.

  • Experience analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow implications.

  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

  • Ability to break down ambiguous problems into structured, hypothesis-driven solutions.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree (MBA or quantitative field).

  • Experience in telecommunications, insurance, or related industries.

  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with business-applicable breadth.

Why Join Us?

  • 🌍 Enterprise Impact – Influence pricing and promotional strategy at a national scale.

  • 📈 Career Growth – A well-trodden path to leadership, with most senior leaders having grown through Corporate Strategy.

  • 🤝 Collaborative Team – Work alongside sharp strategists solving the company’s most complex challenges.

  • 💡 Development & Training – Build expertise in strategy consulting skills while driving real-world outcomes.

  • 💰 Total Rewards – Competitive pay, bonuses, stock programs, and industry-leading benefits.