Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Benjamin Moore & Co

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all. 

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The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage the optimization of the plant equipment and process flow within the facility. Evaluate processes to identify areas of improvement to employee safety, quality of product, and to the overall operational cost efficiencies. Must interface daily with operations to identify/resolve problems, implement solutions including diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment issues. Through organization and planning skills, strategically coordinate the activities of the equipment development, capital equipment, procurement and successful implementation of engineering projects. The Manufacturing Engineer will specify and implement process control procedures and introduce new processes and equipment to improve production efficiencies, increase production yields, and support manufacturing as well as company objectives. The engineer will use proven problem solving methodologies to provide technical support to manufacturing. The individual will manage and coordinate the efforts of the Maintenance Department by setting standards for equipment, implementing TPM (total productive maintenance), and continuously achieving equipment performance metrics. The individual must be able to lead engineering projects in all aspects. He/She must be able to design and develop for new and modified equipment, specify, produce functional drawings, procure, and implement to satisfy production requirements. He/She will conduct studies in operations to maximize work flow and spatial utilization within the facility.

The successful candidate should have a strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Must have experience with administrating company policies.

Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site. Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.

Supervise and provide assistance to department leads daily to support maintenance and production activities.

Manages team of 5-15 maintenance department employees that are responsible for equipment and facility repairs and troubleshooting.

Manages employee issues such as attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes. Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.

for issuing appropriate corrective action.

Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.

Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department goals and activities.

Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.

Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding safety, quality, and work processes, etc. Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.

Provides input to defines requirements and specifications for equipment

Optimizes equipment performance for efficiency and capacity

Responsible for plant-wide facilities, maintenance, upgrades, installation and equipment reliability in a latex paint/colorant and resin manufacturing facility

Manages the implementation of new equipment and/or the modifications to existing to improve plant efficiency and performance yields

Function as the plant owner of equipment installation, upgrades, and dependability issues, and leads or assist in trouble shooting processes or equipment issues

Develops long/short term strategies and improvement programs to close equipment consistency gaps

Maintain good working relationship with all maintenance and manufacturing personnel

Participate In Continuous Improvement Projects and contribute to the success the lean manufacturing effort

Implement continuous improvement projects to address quality, material flow, through-put and productivity improvements.

Establish and drive improvements in OEE (overall equipment effectiveness)

Organization of project needs and implementations (i.e., determine cost projections versus actual incurred, impact on workforce and facility operations, risk assessment vs advantages gained, etc.)

Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed. Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.

Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.

Other duties as assigned.

BS - Engineering; must be from an ABET Accredited Engineering Program – Preferably BSME

Previous leadership providing direct oversight of employee assignments, evaluation of performance, accountability for results, and coordination with other departments in a manufacturing or distribution environment

Exposure to PLC control systems, AC/DC circuits, drive systems, basic machine controls.

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program and the business.

Demonstrated ability to develop / maintain area Reliability programs, as well as address short-term equipment operation issues.

Ability to work in the plant reacting to problems and improvements/solutions

Demonstrated track record of successes leading maintenance / installation efforts in a high volume batch manufacturing facility

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoys being on the floor hands on with all teams to drive performance improvements

Highly motivated and high initiative

Ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive results at the same time able to work on a production team driving team goals

Hands on approach with all teams to initiate and drive success

Highly motivated, self starter with an ability to meet deadlines

Strong Leadership Skills are Essential

Computer skills to include: Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, AutoCAD, and SAP

Assignments in various manufacturing departments will be considered an asset.  Experience with automation controls, mechanical and process engineering considered a plus.

Physical effort and dexterity:

Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location

Climbing/descending stairs

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.  Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.