About this opportunity
Placon Corporation lists this Engineering & Maintenance Manager opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
We're looking for an experienced Maintenance & Engineering Manager to support our Madison, WI facility in its manufacturing operations. This leader will drive operational excellence through effective management of engineering, maintenance, facilities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about leading teams, improving equipment reliability, managing complex projects, and maintaining a safe, compliant manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, profit sharing, and advancement opportunities.
Work Schedule
Onsite, full-time exempt position.
Why Placon – You'll Love It Here
Lead engineering and maintenance operations that directly support manufacturing success
Manage strategic capital projects and long-term facility improvements
Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives
Build and develop high-performing engineering and maintenance teams
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve safety, quality, and productivity
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities
What You'll Do
Lead and manage equipment, tooling, facilities engineering, and maintenance functions
Develop and manage the annual capital budget and three-year capital plan
Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members
Recruit, hire, train, and retain a competent and engaged workforce
Manage capital projects from development through implementation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, uptime, and efficiency
Partner with Environmental, Health & Safety leadership to ensure OSHA and environmental compliance
Develop and direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Implement equipment and tooling improvement plans to reduce downtime
Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, ISO 13485, and other applicable quality standards
Maintain engineering budgets and analyze financial performance
Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives
Establish and maintain 5S programs throughout manufacturing operations
Manage disaster preparedness planning and response
Maintain professional and technical expertise through ongoing education and industry involvement
Support organizational objectives and perform additional duties as assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Minimum five years of management experience leading engineering and maintenance functions
Proven leadership and employee development skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management abilities
Understanding of financial and business principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard business software
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects with strong attention to detail
Does this sound like you?
Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).
Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.
This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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