Plant Engineering Manager – Florence, KY

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

We offer a robust benefits package for full-time team members that goes beyond the basics – health, dental, vision, 401(K), paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and so much more.  Your benefits kick in the first of the month after your hire date, so you won’t have to wait long to enjoy them!

Salary:

At Signode, we recognize and reward talent.  This role offers a competitive annual salary plus a 10% bonus target, with starting pay determined by your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Engineering Manager with a strong background in electrical systems to lead and manager Engineering operations at our Florence facility.  This role is responsible for overseeing plant infrastructure, electrical systems, maintenance strategies, and capital projects to ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of electrical systems including power distribution, control systems, and automation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Manage capital projects from concept through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and production teams to identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction.  Implement improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment and operational issues to minimize downtime and disruptions to the production process, often with assistance of Process Engineers.
• Ensure all operations and equipment adhere to safety regulations and standards. Implement safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and ensure team compliance.
• Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to maintain and enhance product quality. Identify defects and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Process Engineers.
• Ensure the manufacturing facility complies with environmental regulations and promotes sustainable and eco-friendly practices, with input and support from Process Engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, equipment specifications, and other relevant data. Ensure that Process Engineers also maintain records pertinent to their responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in plant engineering or industrial maintenance, with a strong electrical focus.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, PLC, motor controls, and industrial automation.
• Strong project management skills and experience with capital projects.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Technical Skills
• Results Oriented
• Process Management
• Communication
• Vision

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.