Plant Engineer

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing, is seeking a Plant Engineer to join its team in DuPage County, IL. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for leading plant maintenance operations with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will drive performance through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Maintenance Excellence, and the Sonoco Performance System (SPS).

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead plant safety programs and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Implement and sustain a reliability-centered maintenance strategy to improve machine uptime, OEE, and reduce operational costs.
• Provide leadership to the maintenance team, ensuring high standards of equipment performance and plant condition.
• Identify and support technical training and development for maintenance staff.
• Manage capital projects, participate in budgeting, and control departmental spending.
• Apply root cause analysis to critical equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to drive operational improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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