Entegee · 1 day ago
Plant Engineering Manager
Guthrie, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yrEntegee is seeking a highly experienced Plant Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering, maintenance, reliability, and automation functions. This role is responsible for minimizing equipment downtime, improving asset performance, overseeing maintenance operations, and managing capital investment planning to support long-term operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead engineering, maintenance, reliability, and automation teams, including storeroom operations, engineers, and technicians
Plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities for existing and newly installed plant assets
Scope maintenance and engineering work to reduce machine center downtime and improve equipment availability and OEE
Identify and resolve engineering issues affecting safety; ensure assets operate safely and meet ergonomic standards
Lead and execute projects related to equipment installation, upgrades, and infrastructure modifications
Develop and implement maintenance strategies and reliability plans in collaboration with local maintenance and corporate reliability groups
Define, document, and update equipment reliability requirements, maintenance plans, and asset documentation
Oversee automation, controls, and instrumentation systems to improve reliability, integration, and system efficiency
Monitor performance and recovery metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data analysis
Manage repair/maintenance budgets and evaluate capital investment opportunities
Deliver capital projects on time and within scope; maintain a comprehensive 5‑year Capex plan
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership experience in plant engineering, maintenance, reliability, and/or automation within a manufacturing environment
Experience managing mechanical and electrical maintenance functions for production assets
Demonstrated success managing maintenance budgets and executing capital projects
Experience planning and scheduling maintenance work for installed and new equipment
Hands-on knowledge of automation, instrumentation, and control systems
Preferred
Reliability engineering methods: RCM, PM optimization, failure analysis, OEE/uptime improvement
Automation & controls: PLC/SCADA/HMI, instrumentation, industrial networks
Asset management documentation: reliability requirements, maintenance plans, critical spare parts strategies
Capital planning & portfolio management: long-term Capex planning, business case development
Storeroom and inventory management: stocking strategies, cycle counting, spare part optimization
Project management for equipment installations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
Safety engineering support focusing on machine safeguarding, risk reduction, and ergonomic improvements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Entegee
Entegee is a staffing and recruiting company providing contract engineers and technical specialists.
Founded in 1958
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Bob Bolster
Chief Operating Officer
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