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This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Corporate Engineering to improve plant performance while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead capital projects including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements from planning through execution.Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and ROI justifications.Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure engineering activities comply with GMPs, FDA, USDA, and OSHA requirements.Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation to support production goals and regulatory compliance.Manage engineering staff, contractors, and vendors while promoting a strong safety culture.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing performance.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related Engineering field.5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.2+ years of engineering leadership or capital project management experience.Experience managing capital projects and equipment installations.Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.PreferredFood, beverage, dairy, frozen food, or other CPG manufacturing experience.Familiarity with GMPs, food safety regulations, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.Experience with plant utilities, facility infrastructure, and capital planning.Success in This RoleCapital projects completed safely, on time, and within budget.Improved equipment reliability and reduced downtime.Measurable cost savings and operational improvements.Strong cross-functional partnerships that support safe, efficient manufacturing.","company":"Hunter Headhunter","rawCompany":"hunter headhunter","city":"Chillicothe","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-08T07:45:31.591Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager - Capital Projects","description":"Position SummaryThe Engineering Manager is responsible for leading plant engineering, capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives within a food manufacturing facility. 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