Manager, Plant Engineering

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

As the Manager of Engineering reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will lead the strategic vision and execution of the Engineering and Maintenance departments at our facility. You will be the primary owner of the site’s capital budget, technology transfer, and technical system reliability, managing a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to drive moonshot strategic plans and technical innovation, directly impacting the facility's safety, quality, and margin improvement goals.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the development and management of the overall facility budgets, including capital and maintenance funds, to ensure alignment with site-wide strategic goals and fiscal responsibility.
• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, providing effective career development and coaching for direct reports including the Controls Engineer, Project Engineers, and Maintenance Team Leaders.
• Own the implementation of Factory Performance and Reliability (FP&R) initiatives, serving as the site lead for program conformance, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical innovation and digital transformation by overseeing technology transfers and identifying opportunities for margin improvement through system optimization.
• Collaborate as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team to influence plant vision and ensure all engineering projects comply with corporate EHS, Quality, and legal regulations.
• Oversee the plant technical document management system, ensuring the security, access, and integrity of all facility drawings and engineering specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related business field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years specifically managing capital and departmental budgets.
• 3+ years of experience in a management or supervisory role leading technical professionals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing plant systems and maintenance programs (AM/PM/TPM).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing external vendor/contractor relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or MBA degree in a related field.
• Previous experience within the Food Processing or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
• Advanced technical competency in SAP and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Expert-level knowledge in contractor negotiation and large-scale asset capitalization.