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kdc/one

Manager - Engineering-Acupac Engineering Salary Indirect

kdc/one Mahwah, New Jersey, United States · $110K–$130K/yr

Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

21 h ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Engineering Manager will oversee the Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities departments to ensure optimal safety, quality, and productivity. This role involves managing capital projects, driving continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, and leading teams to maintain equipment reliability.

What they look for

Engineering management Maintenance management Project management Lean manufacturing Continuous improvement Equipment reliability Preventative maintenance Facilities management New product introduction CapEx strategy Inventory management Technical leadership Equipment validation Process optimization Safety compliance Quality assurance

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and at least ten years of experience in engineering or maintenance, including five years in a management role. Experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with high-speed packaging systems, is required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Short-term disability coverage Long-term disability coverage Life insurance Paid vacation time Paid sick leave Paid holidays Performance-based annual bonus

Full description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

kdc/one Acupac is part of the kdc/one network, the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products. We are a diverse and passionate team of experts offering innovative, turn-key solutions to our customers through ideation, formulation, design, packaging and manufacturing of products. With over 15,000 passionate, innovative employees working in 25 manufacturing sites across the world, we want you to join our growing team.

Our Acupac site has an immediate opening for a dynamic Engineering Manager who will organize, deploy, and measure all activities within the Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities departments to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, service, and productivity.

This position is responsible for the following:

  • Manages projects related to reliability, continuous improvement, equipment installation, validations, and new product development; actively participates in engineering work, and provides technical support, knowledge, mentorship, and guidance at the floor level.
  • Manages the delivery of projects through the complete lifecycle from initiation through to operation (e.g., ensuring project is delivered on time, meets business and technical requirements, within the agreed budget).
  • Adopts and drives Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methods that improve safety, quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) & cost targets; deploys reliability maintenance methods/strategies that optimizes the performance of equipment, maximizes uptime, and ensures integration with Operations.
  • Establishes and maintains customer relationships/expectations through communication of site equipment capabilities/performance as well as execution of the new product introductions (NPI) process.
  • Maintains ownership of the site-specific CapEx strategy in view of budgeting and departmental execution.
  • Leads, assigns and manages the activities of the Maintenance and Facilities teams to ensure optimal results in safety, quality, productivity and cost.
  • Oversees the spare parts room, ensuring efficient inventory management, timely replenishment, and accurate record-keeping to support maintenance activities and minimize equipment downtime
  • Develops, leads, and coaches teams responsible for the preventative maintenance program to ensure consistent, proactive maintenance activities that prevent equipment failures and extend machinery life.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Engineering/Maintenance and a minimum of five (5) years in a management / leadership position.
  • Minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably cosmetics or pharmaceutical, with high speed and agile filing and packaging systems.
  • Project Management (PMP or CPM) preferred.

We offer a fast-paced work environment and a competitive compensative package.

Competitive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and company policy.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.