Plant Engineering Supervisor - Pennsauken, NJ

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Job Description
Overview
This role is responsible for driving and executing process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize operational performance.


Dedicated plant engineering is essential to the automation strategy and project management for Pennsauken’s growth strategy, and this role directly supports that initiative.


This role plays a critical part in improving plant productivity, capacity, safety, and quality. The supervisor will lead a team and report directly to the Plant Manager, with a focus on optimizing production equipment, infrastructure, CO₂ refilling and distribution operations, and packaging processes for the U.S. market.

Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance- making decisions, providing consultation or executing actions

Promote and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate safety risks
Ensure adherence to safety standards, including PPE, MSDS, and equipment operation guidelines
Support plant 5S/6S initiatives to maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety
Collaborate with QESH to address safety incidents, environmental risks, and compliance requirements
Ensure equipment, facilities, and layouts meet all applicable safety and regulatory standards

Operations & Continuous Improvement - making decisions, providing consultation or executing actions

Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
Identify, analyze, and prioritize process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Develop, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and improvement impact
Drive productivity improvements and help achieve site performance goals
Establish standard work, including standard times and optimized production methods
Own and maintain plant layout optimization to improve flow and efficiency
Partner with global OPEX teams and HQ on key initiatives and best practices
Support new product introductions into manufacturing

Engineering & Technical Leadership - making decisions, providing consultation or executing actions

Provide hands-on technical support and lead engineering projects (e.g., equipment upgrades, automation, installations)
Troubleshoot production and process issues, implementing both short- and long-term solutions
Design and develop tools, equipment, and production enhancements
Support infrastructure and utilities implementation
Collaborate on automation and robotic solutions to improve production capabilities
Interpret and create technical drawings (CAD/SolidWorks) (preferred)
Lead FAT/SAT processes in collaboration with global teams
Manage external vendors and contractors for technical projects
Oversee spare parts strategy and support permitting processes as needed
Training & Culture- providing consultation or executing actions

Train and coach employees on continuous improvement tools and methodologies where designated subject matter expert
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant
Support training initiatives for new equipment and processes through employee trainind and written work instructions

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team (maintenance included)
Manage day-to-day KPI reporting and action item planning
Ensure proper documentation and training plans for team members as needed
Develop and execute strong management routine to ensure full ownership and accountability of engineering activities
Additional Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and organization across production areas
Provide regular updates on KPIs, project progress, and operational performance
Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives led by QESH
Travel internationally as required
Support broader plant and organizational needs as assigned