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Synergy Flavors · 2 months ago

Maintenance and Engineering Manager

US - Hamilton, Ohio

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Synergy Flavors is a leader in the flavors industry, and they are seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Manager to ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant operations. This role involves developing maintenance strategies, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring issues

Manage CMMS (work orders, PM compliance, spares, vendor performance); set and track KPIs (uptime/OEE, MTTR/MTBF, PM compliance, maintenance cost as % of RAV)

Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to ensure availability and cost efficiency

Ensure 24/7 readiness of critical systems, including on-call coverage and emergency response protocols

Own utilities and infrastructure (e.g., boilers/steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, water/wastewater, electrical distribution)

Partner with Engineering on capital projects (equipment upgrades, facility expansions, automation/controls) from business case through FAT/SAT and startup

Champion new technologies such as, Industry 4.0/Smart Factory solutions (sensors, data historians, SCADA/PLC integrations) to modernize operations

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and change control; deliver to ROI targets

Collaborate with Operations/Quality/EHS to implement Lean/TPM improvements that increase productivity and reduce waste

Recruit, train, and develop a skilled and motivated team of maintenance technicians and engineers

Set clear expectations, coach performance, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning (5S/standard work)

Create and manage work schedules, ensuring coverage and responsiveness across all shifts

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, electrical safety (Arc Flash), LOTO, and confined space requirements

In a food manufacturing context, partner with QA on cGMP, FSMA, HACCP, SQF/BRC requirements; maintain audit-ready documentation

Lead safety initiatives, including hazard assessments, training programs, and incident investigations

Drive a zero-incident mindset and proactive risk reductions

Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance and engineering functions

Provide regular reports on equipment performance, project milestones, cost savings, and strategic recommendations

Identify opportunities for capital investment and present business cases for new equipment or technology adoption

Qualification

CMMS systemsLean/TPM principlesMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBudgetingVendor managementRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

5+ years of maintenance/engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, including 3+ years in a leadership role (e.g., supervising technicians/engineers, setting goals, coaching performance)

Proven expertise with CMMS systems, reliability-centered maintenance, and Lean/TPM principles

Strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and change management skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Experience with budgeting, vendor/contract management, and regulatory compliance

Company

Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors is a manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint. It is a sub-organization of Carbery Group.

Founded in 1886

Wauconda, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees