Engineering Manager

Clearly Clean is an award-winning, innovative manufacturer that creates eco-friendly products with features that surpass their non-sustainable alternatives for the meat, poultry, seafood, and produce industry. Clearly Clean is proud to manufacture the eco-friendly Roll Over-Wrap™ Tray, which is the world’s only patented 100% recyclable and sustainable smooth-edge overwrap tray for food products. Clearly Clean is committed to protecting its patented rolled-edge trays and manufacturing processes – as well as to the continued development of innovative and sustainable products to help our customers meet their corporate sustainability goals.

Clearly Clean has been voted the Best Place to Work two years in a row by Readers’ Choice and has been the Fastest Growing Company – Manufacturing in Northeast PA as recognized by NEPA Manufacturers and Employers Association.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will oversee all engineering activities at our Greensboro, NC facility. The Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation, improving production efficiency, and ensuring product quality.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Provide strong leadership and guidance to the engineering team.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Process Development:

Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.

Focus on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new products.

Ensure alignment with customer requirements and company goals.

Equipment Maintenance and Upkeep:

Oversee maintenance programs for production equipment.

Ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.

Quality Assurance:

Develop and implement robust quality control measures.

Ensure products meet or exceed industry standards.

Cost Optimization:

Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs.

Implement process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Team Development:

Mentor and develop engineering team members.

Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.

Continuous Improvement:

Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Utilize lean principles and other methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

5 plus years experience in engineering management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, including plastics molding, thermoforming, or similar technologies.

Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is a plus.

Work Environment:

The role will be on-site at our manufacturing plant in Greensboro, NC. Hours will be Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm ET with some work required outside of typical hours on an as-needed basis as our plants run 24/7.

Clearly Clean Products, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.