Plant Engineering Manager

Job title: Plant Engineering Manager

About the Role Ball Corporation is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to oversee the plant engineering function at the Ft. Atkinson facility. The role ensures a safe, compliant, and efficient operation while leading budgeting, project execution, and alignment with corporate engineering standards.

What You'll Do

• Direct and manage the plant engineering function, ensuring a safe and secure work environment and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop, implement, and improve the plant's food safety system and SOPs; coordinate with group engineering on new developments and standardized methods.
• Plan and manage budgets and AFEs for plant projects; prepare reports for the plant manager, department heads, and group engineering.
• Establish and monitor tooling control and change control systems; manage M&R inventories and tooling, and oversee procurement/contractor relationships and bid packages as needed.
• Direct projects related to equipment and building modification/repair; coordinate with the environmental manager to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Monitor utility costs and pursue conservation opportunities; ensure the facility is properly maintained for safety and housekeeping.
• Maintain positive labor relations with the local bargaining unit; interact with state/local agencies to communicate evolving issues.
• May oversee telecommunications environment (phones, wiring, data systems, paging) and related hardware; ensure proper operations and upgrades.
• Implement, review, and maintain SOPs for areas of responsibility; ensure environmental training/compliance and proper documentation; report to EC/EFP/EM as required.

What We're Looking For

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience; minimum 4 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and modification of standard plant engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; ability to handle sensitive/proprietary information.
• Strong negotiation skills with contractors for facilities/buildings maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the plant manager, department heads, group engineering, and external stakeholders; maintain professional competence and ethical integrity; handle stress in a high-production environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime/on call as directed by management.

Nice to Have

• Experience preparing bid packages, negotiating contracts, and supervising contractor/vendor work.
• Experience with telecommunications systems and an operating environment spanning multiple plant sites.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and hazardous waste management would be a plus.