Opportunity
 Under
direction of the Plant Manager, this role plans, oversees and directs
department associates to improve manufacturing processes with a strong focus on
equipment reliability, production costs and efficiency. Responsible for and
supports manufacturing engineering with regard to manufacturing process
improvement, design enhancements and technical direction. Duties are performed
in a manner consistent with the achievement of plant safety, quality, delivery,
and cost metrics. 
Specific Responsibilities
Direct maintenance operations to ensure associate safety through strict adherence to safety rules and procedures. Support programs that continuously improve Union City’s safety performance, including Behavior‑Based Safety (BBS), and ensure associates receive effective training and communication on safe work practices.Develop, implement, and monitor manufacturing processes and procedures that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure reliable production while meeting or exceeding quality standards.Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment operates safely and consistently. Lead root‑cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures.Evaluate long‑term equipment performance data to identify assets requiring overhaul, rebuild, or replacement. Prepare capital justifications using lifecycle cost, risk, safety, and productivity criteria, and lead projects from scope development through commissioning to improve reliability and capacity.Develop a multi‑year facility capital roadmap—including roofing, HVAC, switchgear, and site infrastructure—and prepare investment cases that define scope, cost, benefits, and risk. Manage design, vendor coordination, and project execution to ensure safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery.Oversee the reliability, safety, and performance of facility infrastructure systems—including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, utilities, and building structures—to ensure uninterrupted support for manufacturing operations.Drive continuous improvement by recommending, supporting, and actively participating in Kaizen events to enhance manufacturing performance and efficiency.Drive standardized work implementation and adherence through audits and countermeasures to achieve and sustain production rates.Partner with or direct engineering to recommend and implement design enhancements and improvements to manufacturing processes.Ensure all cost centers operate within budget and implement corrective actions as needed to meet financial targets.Plan, direct, train, and implement maintenance standards to achieve labor efficiency goals and meet schedule adherence requirements.Maintain accurate project records and prepare required technical, cost, and progress reports to communicate status and results.Lead technicians in a manner that builds trust, drives continuous improvement, sets high performance expectations, and supports exceptional customer service.