Plant / Facilities / Utilities / Engineering Manager

Relo + Bonus - Looking for a Plant Engineering leader to drive capital projects and optimize plant operations!

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Salary : $115,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us :

We create high-quality, innovative food products that bring people together—meats, snacks, and convenience foods crafted with premium ingredients and expert care.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative, growth-focused team where your ideas and expertise make a real impact. You’ll be empowered to make meaningful contributions in an evolving, dynamic industry, supported by competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong work-life balance. Join our team and help shape the future of food while making a real impact on the communities we serve.

Competitive comp base + 10–15% annual bonus.

Relocation support for the right candidate.

A chance to lead plant-wide engineering and facilities initiatives at a key U.S. manufacturing site.

Career growth within a company experiencing strong expansion across multiple facilities nationwide.

Inclusive, supportive culture that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Job Details

Plant Engineering & Facilities Manager

This position is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in regulated manufacturing environments, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and is motivated by delivering results through strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

About the Opportunity :

An established and rapidly growing national food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Engineering & Facilities Manager to lead capital projects, utilities, and facility operations at its VA manufacturing site. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to shape engineering standards, drive automation and efficiency initiatives, and ensure the facility operates at the highest levels of safety, compliance, and performance.

If you’re a proven engineering leader ready to take ownership of plant-wide facilities and capital projects, we’d love to connect. Apply today and bring your expertise to a role where you can make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do :

Engineering Leadership & Capital Projects

Serve as the site engineering lead, partnering with operations and corporate engineering teams.

Lead planning, approval, and execution of capital projects — including scope development, vendor management, installation, and startup.

Manage the CapEx portfolio and 3-year plan, including cash flow forecasting and funding documentation.

Drive cost savings and automation projects to improve plant performance.

Provide technical support and advanced troubleshooting to production and maintenance teams.

Facilities & Utilities Management :

Oversee facility infrastructure, grounds, and utilities including boilers, chillers / cooling towers, compressors, wastewater treatment, HVAC, and fire protection systems.

Ensure regulatory compliance for all safety, environmental, and food safety requirements.

Lead preventive maintenance programs and manage contractors effectively.

Champion energy efficiency initiatives and drive sustainable utility performance.

What We’re Looking For :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Automation, Controls, or related field)

7+ years of engineering experience within food or other regulated manufacturing industries

Proven experience managing technical teams and leading plant or project engineering efforts

Strong knowledge of utility and facility systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air systems, wastewater treatment, HVAC, fire protection, and building envelope systems

Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and hands-on problem solving in complex industrial environments

Ability to lead contractors and cross-functional teams to safely deliver projects, maintenance, and repairs

Familiarity with building codes, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards

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