Oxford Solutions
Direct Hire | Onsite in LaFayette, GA
Oxford Solutions has an opening with a client for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead and develop the engineering team at a plastics manufacturing facility in LaFayette, GA. This is a direct hire position reporting to the Plant Manager and focused on driving safety, quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - 25-00369
Oxford Solutions has an opening with a client for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead and develop the engineering team at a plastics manufacturing facility in LaFayette, GA. This is a direct hire position reporting to the Plant Manager and focused on driving safety, quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and manage the process engineering team to meet plant metrics
- Drive improvement initiatives in safety, quality, waste reduction, and equipment performance (OEE)
- Collaborate with operations and cross-functional teams to resolve customer complaints and product issues
- Champion lean manufacturing efforts, visual factory standards, and problem-solving practices
- Oversee pre-trial planning and execution of new product trials and process scale-ups
- Lead commissioning and validation of new equipment and processes
- Develop department-level business plans to support plant growth and cost reduction goals
- Actively participate in and support site safety initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required
- At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Prior leadership experience in an engineering capacity
- Experience in a safety-focused manufacturing environment
- Background in plastics manufacturing strongly preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead from the plant floor
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - 25-00369