Engineering Manager - Personal Care Products/Food Manufacturing

Job DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance/Engineering Manager - Personal Care Products or Food Manufacturing - Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Naturich Labs, Inc., specializes in the formulation and manufacturing of personal care products. With a focus on natural and organic ingredients, Naturich prides itself on developing effective products that are formulated with the latest technology. We can formulate and produce a diverse range of goods, including haircare, skincare, bath & body care, and home goods products, catering to consumers who are conscious about the ingredients that go into their personal care regimen. Naturich is known for its innovative approach to product development, utilizing cutting-edge research to blend traditional raw material science with modern science. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us a loyal customer base and a reputation as a trusted name in the natural personal care industry.

Benefits for this position include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 401k with match, professional development in a high-growth organization, work-life balance, a positive work environment, and much more.

Job Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is responsible for maintenance planning and executing all facility and production related maintenance projects. Train, guide and mentor maintenance team. Oversee critical inventory, and implement scheduled, preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Partner with production and compounding teams to maximize plant uptime and throughput.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Engineering Manager directs and works alongside workers (hands-on role) in electrical, mechanical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Establishes and implement scheduled, preventive & predictive maintenance procedures
• Applies and shares knowledge of equipment maintenance and reliability
• Management team position. Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Set-up packaging equipment and maintain daily operations
• Working with pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems
• Defining and implementing scheduled and preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee scheduled down times including all maintenance and inspections performed
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure that specified efficiency and quality targets are met
• Manage multiple maintenance projects to completion with an agreed set of project goals and timelines
• Provide detailed reporting of progress to management
• Decide critical equipment purchases and contract services to support the business
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Company safety regulations, standards and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective work and communication relationships within departments, ensuring that efficient day to day operational decisions can be achieved
• Work closely with Operations to ensure continuous improvement, and that the facility runs efficiently
• Involve during a greenfield site build
• Complete special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a production and contract manufacturing environment, with pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics industry experience a plus
• 5+ years of supervisory experience within a Maintenance Department
• Experience in the following areas : Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatics, Plumbing, PLC, General Building, Production Packaging Equipment, Plant Facilities, etc.
• Previous experience in commercial construction a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting maintenance problems and establishing Preventive Maintenance procedures
• Experience with Resource (materials/tools) & Manpower (hours) estimating and management
• Strong computer, MS Excel, and Google Suite skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate with all departments and employees.
• Excellent organizational skills