Overhead Door Corporation · 1 month ago
Plant Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Grand Island, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expOverhead Door Corporation is seeking a Plant Manufacturing Engineering Manager to provide hands-on leadership for all manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and facilities functions within the plant. This role is responsible for ensuring the execution of automation, digitalization, process improvement, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems, while partnering closely with production, materials, and quality to enhance the plant’s technical capabilities.
Building MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead the site’s manufacturing engineering strategy focused on improving process capability, throughput, and cost efficiency
Deploy and sustain standardized work methods, process documentation, and best practices established by the corporate Manufacturing Engineering team
Partner with Plant Leadership and Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and quality of new product introductions
Manage capital investments, layout optimization, and equipment upgrades in coordination with enterprise standards
Lead daily Tier 3 meetings to align engineering support with production priorities and SQDCCP metrics
Implement automation and digital manufacturing solutions aligned with corporate strategy to improve consistency and labor productivity
Support integration of MES, IoT, and smart factory technologies for real-time equipment monitoring and process visibility
Drive predictive and data-driven maintenance initiatives leveraging analytics and digital tools
Evaluate and implement robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation to improve safety and reduce waste
Own plant-level maintenance and reliability performance, ensuring TPM systems are deployed effectively
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and optimize asset utilization
Lead the maintenance team to ensure adherence to safety standards, work order completion, and CMMS accuracy
Drive MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) improvements through disciplined root cause analysis
Partner with operators and supervisors to embed basic equipment care and autonomous maintenance practices
Oversee facility infrastructure, utilities, and building systems, ensuring reliable and safe operation
Manage capital budgets for maintenance, facility improvements, and new equipment installation
Ensure all facility and capital projects meet regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in partnership with EHS and corporate engineering
Develop and execute a technical capability roadmap for engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams
Lead structured problem-solving (RCCM’s, PDCA, 5-Why, Fishbone) to eliminate chronic issues and improve process stability
Partner with Lean, Quality, and Operations to ensure standard work and visual management systems are sustained
Integrate engineering and maintenance metrics into plant SQDCCP and Tier review meetings
Support cross-functional Kaizen events to drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements
Acts as a technical leader and coach — developing engineering and maintenance talent through hands-on mentorship
Operates as a system integrator, ensuring alignment between operations, maintenance, and engineering
Models servant leadership behaviors, engaging daily on the shop floor through Gemba walks
Balances technical rigor with practical execution to achieve reliable, measurable results
Communicates effectively across functions and builds collaboration between corporate and plant technical teams
Champions the ASD Lean Operating System, TPM, and automation culture within the plant
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or operations leadership within a production environment
Proven success leading TPM implementation and automation projects
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, reliability engineering, and process improvement methodologies
Proficiency with CAD, CMMS, ERP/MES, and Microsoft Office systems
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
Company
Overhead Door Corporation
Overhead Door Corporation is a manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
1001-5000 employees
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