Plant Operations Engineering Manager

Location: On site in Salem, NH

Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturer entering an important phase of operational growth and performance improvement. They are looking for a Plant Operations Engineering Manager who can elevate equipment reliability, strengthen plant processes, and help build a more efficient, scalable operation. This is a high impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys blending technical depth with team leadership, continuous improvement, and hands on plant support.

This Role Offers

• The opportunity to influence plant performance through engineering leadership and process improvement.
• A visible role with strong cross functional exposure across operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership.
• A collaborative environment focused on practical problem solving, accountability, and operational excellence.
• The chance to shape systems, documentation, and engineering practices that support long term plant success.

Focus

• Lead plant engineering efforts that improve equipment uptime, process consistency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Build and coach a technical team with a strong focus on safety, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality leadership to identify production constraints and implement effective solutions.
• Guide capital, maintenance, and process improvement initiatives that increase throughput and reduce recurring issues.
• Translate technical requirements into practical work instructions, maintenance guidance, and sustainable operating practices.
• Use plant data, root cause analysis, and direct floor engagement to prioritize engineering work and support stable daily operations.
• Support equipment performance through preventive strategies, troubleshooting coordination, and external vendor engagement when needed.
• Standardize documentation, procedures, and training tools that help frontline teams adopt improved methods successfully.
• Help establish systems that support dependable equipment performance across controls, mechanical assets, and plant support infrastructure.
• Contribute to special projects and broader site priorities as directed by leadership.

Skill Set

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Around five years of engineering experience within a manufacturing setting.
•  At least 5 years of leadership or people management experience.
• Strong background in process improvement, manufacturing support, and plant problem solving.
• Working knowledge of equipment systems such as controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC related operations.
• Experience developing systems that improve equipment reliability, maintenance execution, and operational consistency.
• Demonstrated success working across production, engineering, and maintenance functions.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and an organized approach to execution.
• Lean manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Automotive or similarly complex industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

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