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Manufacturing Plant Manager – Job Description (Including Drafting & Manufacturing Oversight)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Plant Manager oversees day-to-day plant operations—including production, drafting/design coordination, quality control, safety, and workforce management—to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. This role serves as the bridge between engineering/drafting teams and the manufacturing floor, ensuring product designs are accurately translated into production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations Management

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Optimize workflow, labor allocation, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, downtime, scrap, and productivity.

2. Drafting & Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with the drafting/engineering team to review technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications.
• Ensure drafted designs are feasible for manufacturing and aligned with plant capabilities.
• Approve or request revisions on engineering drawings before releasing them to production.
• Translate engineering requirements into clear instructions for production staff.

3. Quality Assurance

• Maintain and enforce quality standards according to company and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure product designs are executed accurately and match engineering specifications.
• Oversee inspection processes and documentation.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA or other relevant safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and employee training.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the plant.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, train, and evaluate production supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
• Lead performance evaluations and succession planning.

6. Resource & Budget Management

• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Manage plant budgets, cost control, and operational expenditures.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

7. Process Improvement & Technology Integration

• Recommend and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Improve drafting-to-production workflows using software tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Standardize procedures for drawing management and change control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience; 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of drafting principles, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a specialized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP.

Key Competencies

• Technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
• Production planning and scheduling
• Staff leadership and conflict resolution
• Quality and safety management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-departmental communication

Position Overview

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen’s products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years.

The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development

ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.

As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.

This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.

Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
• Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
• Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
• Establish a customer‑centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
• Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.

Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
• Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
• Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
• Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‑base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
• Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‑time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
• Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.

Product & Market Development

• Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‑through
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Commercial Growth & Market Positioning

• Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Alignment

• Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‑functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
• Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
• Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.

Leadership, Team Development & Culture

• Build a high‑engagement, high‑accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‑through.
• Create structured development plans, cross‑training programs, and succession readiness.
• Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
• Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues

Position-Specific Competencies

• Technical Job Knowledge
• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
• Managerial Influence
• Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
• Data driven decision making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results 
• Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
• Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
• Strong track record of improving customer‑experience metrics.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‑functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
• Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems

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Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing operations

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in complex or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Background in integrated supply chain or materials management leadership

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of manufacturing and integrated supply chain operations within a high-performance production environment. This role is responsible for delivering operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people while driving continuous improvement and operational discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Drive execution of business objectives and plant financial targets through disciplined operational management.
• Develop and lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and support functions.
• Ensure successful implementation of production launches, engineering changes, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support business performance.

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Trillium Construction is hiring for an entry-level Traveling Field Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering for a 7-month project to support the construction, installation, and commissioning of conveyor systems in an Amazon warehouse and distribution facilities in Kansas City, Missouri, Aurora, Colorado, and Perrysburg, Ohio!

This is a hands-on role designed for recent graduates or early-career engineers who want to gain real-world field experience in automation and material handling projects.

Duties:

• Support on-site supervision of conveyor system installation and mechanical/electrical construction activities.
• Assist senior Field Engineers and Project Managers with coordinating contractors, electricians, and mechanical crews.
• Review drawings and specifications to verify proper installation and identify discrepancies.
• Track daily progress and provide field updates to the project team.
• Participate in equipment inspections, quality control checks, and punch list development.
• Assist with system testing, troubleshooting, and start-up activities.
• Document field changes, redlines, and commissioning notes.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams regarding site conditions and project status.

Compensation:

• Hourly pay between: $35/hr - $45/hr, depending on experience
• Per diem at GSA rates
• Company-paid trips home

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical -Engineering (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in construction, manufacturing, automation, or industrial systems preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies and/or electrical systems.
• OSHA 10 certification, preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics (training provided as needed).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in active warehouse construction environments.

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Marketing Coordinator with a focus on graphic design and social media to support our offices across the Southeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a few years of experience or a recent graduate looking to grow within A/E/C marketing. The role blends traditional proposal and marketing support with hands-on graphic design, brand support, and social media execution. The position reports to the Marketing Supervisor and works closely with marketing, business development, and technical teams.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will work closely with the various Business Development Associates, Operational Managers and senior staff throughout the company. Primary job responsibilities will include the following:

Marketing & Proposal Support:

• Coordinate and manage the end to end proposal development process, from go/no go through final submission
• Assist with the coordination, development, editing, and production of SOQs, presentations, SF330’s and more using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office365
• Support proposal strategy sessions and assist with presentation development and production
• Write, edit, and format proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and boilerplate content using Deltek CRM, Microsoft Office, and Adobe tools
• Maintain proposal content libraries, resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate materials
• Support proposal close out activities, debriefs, and process improvements
• Assist with market research to help offices identify trends, clients, and competitors
• Support regional marketing and business development meetings as needed

Graphic Design & Brand Support:

• Produce and update marketing graphics for proposals, presentations, and collateral in accordance with NOVA brand standards
• Assist with maintaining and growing NOVA’s internal graphics and template library
• Support the development of regional marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, conference displays, and digital assets
• Ensure consistency with corporate branding across all marketing materials

Social Media & Digital Marketing:

• Assist with NOVA’s social media program to support brand awareness, recruiting, and community engagement
• Create and schedule social media content, including graphics and short-form copy, in coordination with the marketing team
• Help track engagement metrics and support reporting on social media performance

Systems & Administration:

• Support the Client, Project, and Employee Database (Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint)
• Assist with tracking business opportunities and leads in the CRM
• Help coordinate the renewal of annual contracts and pre-qualification certifications

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Minimum 2 years of marketing experience or equivalent (A/E/C industry preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI) and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat), as well as experience in database management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong quality control skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint Applications, including Deltek Vantagepoint’s CRM Software a plus
• Motivated self-starter with ability to problem solve
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to travel between offices on occasion

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Nova:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.