Engineering Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager has overall responsibility and accountability for capital planning and implementation, plant maintenance, reliability, facilities, automation, security, risk management, and technical documentation. Balances strategic planning and vision with day-to-day execution of maintenance related activities in support of the plant commitments and goals.

Has ownership for capital management process including development of project funnel, budgets, pre-engineering, project preparation, submission, execution, tracking, and completion. Will be an expert in Saint-Gobain CapEx system in order to lead and train others and assure compliance with capital rules and procedures. Provides subject matter expert insight and guidance for all CapEx projects, regardless of department.

Represents the mill as the technical expert in engineering; mechanical, electrical, civil, automation and materials. Will coach and develop a team of highly skilled craftsman/journeyman, technicians, and maintenance managers. The Engineering Manager will also lead and represent the plant during all Paragon risk management visits/audits and will provide support during federal EPA and/or state DEQ audits. Engineering Manager will have direct responsibility over process utilities including the boiler and air compressors as well as building maintenance.

• Directly supervise Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, Electrical and Instrumentation Manager, and Maintenance Planner

• Indirectly manage Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Electrical Reliability Engineer, and Automation Engineer as well as all hourly maintenance personnel.

• Champions the safety culture of the mill and holds maintenance team accountable for achieving a world class safety environment.

• Involved with all plant departments in the coordination and scheduling of plant repairs, equipment modifications or installations or demolition, purchasing and accounting personnel on requisitions and data, and corporate engineering on special projects.

• Will work directly with vendors and outside contractors to obtain bids for new facilities, equipment or repairs or demolition, and governmental and insurance agencies on risk management and fire prevention, safety inspection, environmental issues, etc.

• Significant problem-solving situations, scheduling of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and the installation, modification and /or repair of equipment in a manner which will assure employee safety, minimize production downtime and assure product quality.

• As a senior leader on the mill management team, will be present and assist with union discussions and be directly involved in HR matters that impact the maintenance employees.

• Expected to lead maintenance meetings with crews, ensure safety training compliance of the department, and general training of employees for skills development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field or industrial management.

• Will possess the necessary knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices and procedures impacting a manufacturing facility.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in industrial management plus approximately 10 years' experience working in paper mills and/or the paper industry.

• SAP systems knowledge (Strongly Preferred).

• Experience with software programs such as AutoCAD, distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and other industrial control equipment.

• Comfortable working in a team environment.

• Experience using continuous improvement tools such as 5S, Lean, Kaizen, etc.

• 5+ years of experience in capital project managements.

• 5+ years of experience leading/directing maintenance teams.

• Professional knowledge of plant engineering disciplines and maintenance systems.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Additional Description

• Act as a backup for Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, Electrical and Instrumentation Manager, and potentially Plant Manager and/or Production Superintendents.

• Assist 5S and housekeeping efforts by providing maintenance support to help achieve goals.

• Oversight for plant documentation for all equipment and systems.

Company Summary

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.