Carbery Group
The Engineering and Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant operations. This role owns maintenance strategy and execution, supports capital and automation projects, and develops a high-performing team of technicians and engineers. The manager drives continuous improvement, ensures regulatory compliance, and contributes to the strategic growth of the organization through innovation and operational excellence.
Maintenance & Reliability
Design, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring issues. Manage CMMS (work orders, PM compliance, spares, vendor performance); set and track KPIs (uptime/OEE, MTTR/MTBF, PM compliance, maintenance cost as % of RAV). Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to ensure availability and cost efficiency. Ensure 24/7 readiness of critical systems, including on-call coverage and emergency response protocols. Own utilities and infrastructure (e.g., boilers/steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, water/wastewater, electrical distribution). Engineering & Projects
Partner with Engineering on capital projects (equipment upgrades, facility expansions, automation/controls) from business case through FAT/SAT and startup. Champion new technologies such as, Industry 4.0/Smart Factory solutions (sensors, data historians, SCADA/PLC integrations) to modernize operations. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and change control; deliver to ROI targets. Collaborate with Operations/Quality/EHS to implement Lean/TPM improvements that increase productivity and reduce waste. People Leadership
Recruit, train, and develop a skilled and motivated team of maintenance technicians and engineers. Set clear expectations, coach performance, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning (5S/standard work). Create and manage work schedules, ensuring coverage and responsiveness across all shifts. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, electrical safety (Arc Flash), LOTO, and confined space requirements. In a food manufacturing context, partner with QA on cGMP, FSMA, HACCP, SQF/BRC requirements; maintain audit-ready documentation. Lead safety initiatives, including hazard assessments, training programs, and incident investigations. Drive a zero-incident mindset and proactive risk reductions. Budgeting & Reporting
Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance and engineering functions. Provide regular reports on equipment performance, project milestones, cost savings, and strategic recommendations. Identify opportunities for capital investment and present business cases for new equipment or technology adoption. Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of maintenance/engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments , including 3+ years in a leadership role
(e.g., supervising technicians/engineers, setting goals, coaching performance). Proven expertise with CMMS systems, reliability-centered maintenance, and Lean/TPM principles. Strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and change management skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Experience with budgeting, vendor/contract management, and regulatory compliance.
Salary range: $126,576.70 - $189,865.05
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.
For more information on our benefits click here.
Maintenance & Reliability
Design, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring issues. Manage CMMS (work orders, PM compliance, spares, vendor performance); set and track KPIs (uptime/OEE, MTTR/MTBF, PM compliance, maintenance cost as % of RAV). Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to ensure availability and cost efficiency. Ensure 24/7 readiness of critical systems, including on-call coverage and emergency response protocols. Own utilities and infrastructure (e.g., boilers/steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, water/wastewater, electrical distribution). Engineering & Projects
Partner with Engineering on capital projects (equipment upgrades, facility expansions, automation/controls) from business case through FAT/SAT and startup. Champion new technologies such as, Industry 4.0/Smart Factory solutions (sensors, data historians, SCADA/PLC integrations) to modernize operations. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and change control; deliver to ROI targets. Collaborate with Operations/Quality/EHS to implement Lean/TPM improvements that increase productivity and reduce waste. People Leadership
Recruit, train, and develop a skilled and motivated team of maintenance technicians and engineers. Set clear expectations, coach performance, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning (5S/standard work). Create and manage work schedules, ensuring coverage and responsiveness across all shifts. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, electrical safety (Arc Flash), LOTO, and confined space requirements. In a food manufacturing context, partner with QA on cGMP, FSMA, HACCP, SQF/BRC requirements; maintain audit-ready documentation. Lead safety initiatives, including hazard assessments, training programs, and incident investigations. Drive a zero-incident mindset and proactive risk reductions. Budgeting & Reporting
Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance and engineering functions. Provide regular reports on equipment performance, project milestones, cost savings, and strategic recommendations. Identify opportunities for capital investment and present business cases for new equipment or technology adoption. Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of maintenance/engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments , including 3+ years in a leadership role
(e.g., supervising technicians/engineers, setting goals, coaching performance). Proven expertise with CMMS systems, reliability-centered maintenance, and Lean/TPM principles. Strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and change management skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Experience with budgeting, vendor/contract management, and regulatory compliance.
Salary range: $126,576.70 - $189,865.05
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.
For more information on our benefits click here.