Lead and grow a plant engineering team to identify, manage, and deliver capital and technology projects (automation, robotics, process control) from concept through commissioning. Own engineering specifications, budgets, vendor selection, project execution, and cross-functional leadership to improve safety, reduce cost, and shorten lead time. Manage maintenance staff and contractors and ensure regulatory compliance.

Lead and develop the planning team to ensure timely production and distribution. Oversee supply planning in Oracle ERP, monitor forecasts, inventory and safety stock, run daily shortage and ship-short meetings, support NPI and new product projects, reconcile schedules, optimize batch production, report KPIs, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Finance to resolve shortages and improve processes.

Drive process improvements and standardization for machining and assembly operations. Develop process controls, oversee machine upgrades and preventative/predictive maintenance, train operators, maintain technical documentation (electrical prints, PLC/VFD programs), assist maintenance on complex issues, and participate on continuous improvement projects to improve uptime and first pass yield.