Aseptic Engineering Program Manager

About the job

Responsibilities include setting performance priorities, coordinating shift and functional resources, leading tiered performance reviews, removing systemic constraints, ensuring operational readiness for product, package, and equipment changes, and sustaining improvements through standard work, preventive maintenance, centerlining, root cause problem solving, and operator and technician skill development. Develop and lead a cross-functional rapid response team capable of diagnosing, containing, and permanently eliminating losses across the complete aseptic line. Work with E&T Pillar owner to develop training for technical independence Work with AM/PM Pillar owner to develop Platinum Level PMs, CIL, cleaning and OH schedules Work with AM/PM Pillar to ensure annual audits are completed in a timely manner Work with OEMs on pricing for parts - align with audits and OH for group/bulk pricing Collaborate with corporate Supply Planning team on network capacity plans in delivering critical equipment maintenance activities. Collaborate with site leadership to ensure Operations Model labor standards are being met for maintenance teams. Responsible for functional area network dashboards, and corrective actions to drive KPI improvement. Work with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to develop and execute improvement strategies for engagement, recruiting and retention across the network. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cases per maintenance labor hour. Develops tools to acquire, trend and analyze efficient production output. Performs other duties as requested by management. Expertise in Aseptic Blow Molding, Filling and Capping Experience with aseptic filling is required Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technical/Engineering preferred. Master's degree in business or engineering management a plus Project management certification a plus Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering Demonstrated management experience and performance improvement in equipment maintenance and reliability. Highly competent knowledge of SAP/CMMS transactional processes Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of leading teams and managing large-scale projects. Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies. Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to equipment and facilities maintenance. Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred.