Engineering Manager
Sector: Packaging
Function: R&D/Technical/Engineering
Location: USA
Ref: JH/64722
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Minnesota
The Company:
A leader in the pulp and paper industry. Its main offerings include pulp used in textiles, various paper grades, packaging and specialty papers and emerging bio-based materials. These products serve markets such as clothing and textiles, printing and publishing, packaging, labelling and certain industrial applications.
The Role:
A strategic and experienced Engineering Manager who will lead a high-performing team responsible for the execution of large-scale capital projects and support of mill maintenance activities. This role oversees a team of technical specialists and engineers.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of 9 direct reports, including project engineers and technical specialists.
Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of large capital ($5 million+) projects from concept through commissioning.
Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance and corporate teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
Support mill maintenance activities by providing engineering expertise and resources as needed.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and professional development within the engineering team.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
The Candidate:
Degree educated in an engineering principle (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
Proven leadership of engineering and project teams.
Strong project management experience working on capex projects in the region of $5 million and above.
Familiar with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
Proven in capital project success - timing and achieving capital spend targets.
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Proven in capital project success - timing and achieving capital spend targets.
Valid driver's license.
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process. For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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