Engineering & Maintenance Manager | $145K-$155K + 15% Bonus

Ayer, MA | Onsite | Manufacturing Leadership

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Engineering & Maintenance Manager for an onsite manufacturing leadership opportunity in Ayer, Massachusetts. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for engineering, maintenance and facilities operations while driving capital projects, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs and plant improvement initiatives.

COMPENSATION

• $145,000-$155,000 Base Salary
• 15% Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE LEADERSHIP

• Lead engineering, maintenance and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations
• Hire, coach, develop and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members
• Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety and operational efficiency
• Support plant growth through effective engineering and maintenance leadership

CAPITAL PROJECTS

• Manage capital projects from planning through implementation
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Partner across departments on equipment installations, facility improvements and manufacturing projects
• Manage department budgets, contractors and third-party vendors

MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee CMMS and work order systems
• Manage spare parts inventory
• Drive equipment reliability initiatives
• Lead equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Support continuous improvement efforts

EQUIPMENT STARTUP & QUALIFICATION

• Lead equipment startups and commissioning
• Lead equipment qualifications including IQ/OQ
• Support equipment installations and manufacturing projects
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and other departments

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE

• Support safe, high-quality and efficient plant operations
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and applicable regulatory requirements

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Employee discount programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree REQUIRED
• 7 years of experience based on the platform requirement REQUIRED
• Ability to lead engineering, maintenance and facilities teams REQUIRED
• Experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation REQUIRED
• Experience managing project schedules and budgets REQUIRED
• Experience overseeing preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory and equipment reliability initiatives REQUIRED
• Experience developing engineering solutions supporting production, quality, safety and operational efficiency REQUIRED
• Experience managing department budgets, contractors and third-party vendors REQUIRED
• Experience with equipment startups, commissioning and IQ/OQ qualifications REQUIRED
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis REQUIRED
• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts REQUIRED
• Experience hiring, coaching, developing and evaluating engineering and maintenance team members REQUIRED
• Experience supporting GMP, food safety, ISO and regulatory compliance REQUIRED

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many engineering and maintenance leaders prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.