Engineering Jobs in Malaga, NJ
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The Marzetti Company is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our retail brands include Marzetti®, New York Bakery™, Sister Schubert’s®, and Reames®, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A ® sauces and Buffalo Wild Wings ® sauces. Our foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States. At T. Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal Better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, To Nourish Growth with All that We Do, our more than 3,500 team members are dedicated to innovative and quality products as well as superior service and value for our customers. At The Marzetti Company, we are The Better Food Company.
Position Summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for overall performance of the manufacturing site, including safety, quality, service, cost, people, and culture. This role owns the site P&L and provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure reliable execution today while building the capabilities required for future growth.
The Plant Manager leads through an operating model, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver business results, develop leaders, and embed continuous improvement and safety as core ways of working.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Site Leadership & Business Ownership
- Lead the Site Leadership Team to operate as a unified, accountable leadership system and the entire workforce to maximize productivity and job satisfaction. Leads by organizational operating principles, ultimately defining the culture and level of engagement at the plant location.
- Own full site P&L, including cost, service, and productivity performance.
- Establish site vision, priorities, and goals aligned to enterprise strategies.
- Represent the site to corporate leadership and external stakeholders.
- Create and sustain a zero-injury culture; ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Serve as the site’s senior leader accountable for food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure audit readiness and strong relationships with customers, auditors, and regulators.
- Ensure safe, predictable, and reliable operations across all value streams and warehousing.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to drive asset reliability and capital planning.
- Oversee production planning, scheduling adherence, and inventory management in partnership with Supply Chain.
- Drive improvements in OEE, uptime, and throughput.
- Build a high-performance culture rooted in Marzetti Growth Behaviors and an Owner Mindset.
- Develop and coach plant leaders.
- Ensure strong succession planning and leadership pipeline across the site.
- Partner with HR to drive engagement, capability building, and workforce planning.
- Champion CI, and operational excellence principles across the site.
- Lead and sponsor breakthrough improvements to processes, technology, and operating models.
- Leverage benchmarking and best practices to keep the site competitive and innovative.
- Partner with QA, Planning, HR, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, and R&D teams.
- Align site priorities with broader supply chain, customer, and enterprise needs.
- Participate in cross-site and enterprise initiatives to drive network performance.
Qualifications
- Progressive manufacturing leadership experience; food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field required or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
- Proven success leading multiple value streams or functions.
- Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change while delivering results through operational metrics.
This role operates in a manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, navigate plant conditions, and engage directly with frontline teams is required.
Comp: Base $120K-$140K with bonus (dependent upon experience)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead plant operations at our chemical manufacturing facility near Vineland, NJ. This role is responsible for Production and Tank Farm operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing while meeting customer demand and driving continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong chemical plant experience, a deep understanding of regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT, PSM), & a track record of building high-performing teams.
What You’ll Do
Operations & Production
- Lead daily plant operations, including Production and Tank Farm activities
- Oversee packaging operations for storage and shipment
- Coordinate production requirements for Refrigerants, Oils, and Glycols
- Manage scheduling, inventory control, and raw material supply
- Ensure workforce coverage across all shifts
- Drive equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Promote a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship
- Oversee hazardous materials handling and documentation
- Partner with Quality Assurance and EH&S on audits and compliance initiatives
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor KPIs and drive operational performance
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and sustainability initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Manage budgets and control operational costs
Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, operators, and technicians
- Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee development
- Foster accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of chemical manufacturing experience
- 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong knowledge of batch and/or continuous processing
- Experience with EH&S programs and hazardous materials
- Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing systems
- Proven leadership in a safety-critical environment
Preferred Certifications
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- DOT Hazardous Materials Training
Work Environment
Manufacturing plant setting with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and hazardous materials, including compressed gases. Moderate noise levels.
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
