Plant Engineer

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As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the design, layout, installation, and maintenance of the building, building support systems and production equipment in a cost-effective manner in accordance with corporate, production and regulatory requirements.
• Plan general project and maintenance schedules and provide to supervisors and managers to ensure that the plant is operating efficiently and that around-the-clock maintenance services are available.
• Establish and communicate targets for measuring department efficiency, i.e., down-time, repair costs, parts costs, inventory levels, labor hours, etc. Measure progress and provide coaching to supervisors and managers to achieve targets.
• Identify vendors for use in construction projects, maintenance supplies, outside services and other needs. Negotiate costs and seek final approval from the Plant Manager.
• Research, recommend and implement improvements to building, utilities, processes, and plant equipment to reduce costs, improve product, improve efficiencies, and otherwise support established facility goals and objectives.
• Provide technical assistance to production departments; diagnose and make recommendations to eliminate production problems and to improve operating effectiveness through more efficient use and care of equipment.
• Ensure that accurate and compliant records relating to maintenance work, equipment, engineering, research, purchasing, and all regulatory agency contacts are maintained.
• Monitor utilities usage : diagnose excessive consumption rates and implement procedures to minimize costs.
• Work closely with Plant Manager to develop capital appropriation budget and provide input on engineering, purchasing and installation requirements for capital projects.
• Participate on a variety of teams that work cross-functionally to improve processes within the organization and assist other company facilities as required.
• Responsible for complying with applicable regulatory, governmental, safety, environmental considerations.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on project status, costs, down-time, maintenance activities and other related matters.
• Coach, motivate, discipline, train, terminate and effectively manage the performance of hourly and salaried team members.
• Understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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