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.

Wastewater Treatment Manager – Lumber Bridge, NC

Wastewater Treatment Manager

📍 Location: Lumber Bridge, North Carolina
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of its Water Treatment Plant and associated well systems.

This role is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality water for plant operations, managing treatment equipment and personnel, maintaining compliance with environmental regulations, and serving as a key liaison between Operations, Environmental, and Regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Compliance

• Oversee daily operation of the Water Treatment Plant and associated wells.

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality water across the manufacturing complex.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal environmental regulations.

• Prepare and submit required reports related to water usage, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

• Monitor treatment performance and implement operational improvements.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Manage preventative maintenance programs for water treatment equipment and wells.

• Oversee chemical inventory, spare parts, supplies, and operational resources.

• Coordinate equipment repairs and system upgrades to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise Water Treatment Operators and support staff.

• Manage hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management activities.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.

• Develop team capabilities through ongoing training and coaching.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze operational data, logs, and system performance metrics.

• Identify opportunities to improve treatment efficiency and reliability.

• Communicate operational performance and compliance status to leadership and environmental teams.

• Support environmental audits and inspections as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 5+ years of Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment experience.

• Active Water Treatment License with required endorsements.

• Strong knowledge of:

• EPA regulations

• Environmental compliance requirements

• Water treatment operations

• Permitting and reporting processes

Preferred Experience

• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Experience in food processing or manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of groundwater well operations and maintenance.

• Experience managing environmental reporting and regulatory inspections.

Key Skills

✔ Water Treatment Operations
✔ Wastewater Treatment
✔ Environmental Compliance
✔ EPA Regulations
✔ Regulatory Reporting
✔ Preventative Maintenance
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Safety Management
✔ Operational Analysis

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed water treatment professional with strong operational and compliance experience who can lead both plant operations and personnel.

They will bring:

• Hands-on water treatment expertise.

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations.

• Experience managing treatment systems, wells, and maintenance programs.

• Leadership ability to supervise and develop operational teams.

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5+ Years

Seniority

Associate Level

Education

High School Diploma/GED

License

Water Treatment License Required

Industry

Food Manufacturing / Environmental

Leadership

Team Supervision Required

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership role overseeing critical utility operations.

• Opportunity to manage water treatment systems supporting a large manufacturing complex.

• Stable organization with strong growth and long-term career opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and healthcare programs.

• Family-oriented culture focused on teamwork, operational excellence, and employee development.

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Leadership | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

• Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

• Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

• Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

• Drive productivity improvements across operations

• Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

• Control plant energy management programs

• Ensure environmental and safety compliance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Engineering | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

• Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

• Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

• Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

• Drive productivity improvements across operations

• Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

• Control plant energy management programs

• Ensure environmental and safety compliance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.