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Sika · 1 day ago

Plant Engineering Manager

Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the construction and manufacturing industries. They are seeking an experienced Plant Engineering Manager to lead and develop the site’s Engineering and Maintenance functions, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations while driving equipment reliability and process improvement.

Building MaterialChemicalIndustrialManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
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Responsibilities

Lead and coach a multidisciplinary team including Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Process Engineer, and Facilities Manager
Ensure reliable and safe operation of all production and utility systems through effective maintenance and engineering practices
Develop and execute the site’s reliability and Lean improvement strategy, emphasizing waste elimination, value stream optimization, and proactive maintenance
Apply Lean tools and methodologies (5S, SMED, Kaizen, visual management) to enhance equipment uptime, reduce changeover time, and improve process flow
Oversee process engineering activities to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve product quality and throughput

Qualification

Plant engineeringMaintenance leadershipProcess engineeringLean methodologiesUtilities managementPlanning skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in plant engineering and maintenance leadership, preferably in plastics, roofing, or continuous process manufacturing
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex capital projects
Strong knowledge of maintenance reliability practices, process engineering, and utilities management
Demonstrated ability to drive results through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills

Benefits

401k with Generous Company Match
Bonuses
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid time off, paid holidays
Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Education Assistance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program & More!

Company

Sika is a chemical company that produces systems and products for bonding, sealing, and protecting in the building and industrial sectors.

H1B Sponsorship

Sika has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (3)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2021 (2)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.31B
2025-11-11Post Ipo Debt· $750.79M
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $557.53M
1995-04-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Thomas Hasler
CEO
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Patricia Heidtman
Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer
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