ITG Brands · 5 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA, committed to creating an innovative workplace focused on consumer needs. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will oversee the Automation Engineering department, managing project engineering development and providing critical support for automation and manufacturing execution systems.
Tobacco
Responsibilities
Manages the business-critical technical support of automation, controls, and MES applications used throughout the manufacturing process. Oversees the writing of application specific software for control equipment, instrumentation, and MES applications
Plans, designs, and development of controls, communication, automation, and instrumentation strategies and standards for new and existing installations. Leads strategic development of MES applications and enhancements including systems/software which transfer of data and information between the control system and MES
Collaborates with the IT Support team in defining the processes required for system fixes and process or system enhancements that have an impact on applications jointly developed and maintained by IT and Engineering
Oversees the delivery of operational control systems for production equipment modifications and new installations. Oversees design, testing, and deployment of future enhancements, releases, and process improvements to MES applications, lot tracking, and data collection systems
Manages the documentation, validation, and change control for each of the manufacturing process control systems. Analyzes data from the lot tracking system and develops business cases for process improvement opportunities
Maintains financial objectives for Automation Engineering by preparing an annual budget, monitoring expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering with 10 years of experience in an industrial environment
Must be 21 years of age or older
Supervisory experience
Experience in tobacco and/or union environment
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
Planning, organizing, and prioritizing
Verbal and written communication
Attention to detail
Problem/situation analysis
Effective time and task management
Multitasking capabilities
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to communicate to a broad and diverse audience
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking
Ability to work with diverse populations and varying education levels
Ability to receive and communicate information orally and in writing
Ability to prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly
Ability to travel 1 to 15 days per year
Benefits
Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
15 Company-paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Employee recognition and discount programs
Education assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Company
ITG Brands
America’s third-largest tobacco company and a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Reed
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Clarke
Executive Vice President & CFO
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