Plant Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Identify, create, and execute the strategic direction for all engineering and facilities maintenance of the Company to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency.

Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead in the development of the annual and three / five-year capital plans by developing engineering plans, planning for facility management, planning for productivity and process improvements, defining individual projects, assigning budgetary costs to projects, organizing project support meetings and supporting other departments.
• Performs other duties by managing capital projects from writing scope of work, request for proposal, requesting funding through the capital appropriation request, tracking project cost and time lines, helping set up PMs for new equipment, coordinating installation closely with production and other departments and leading out to execute vertical start up.
• Lead the facilities process improvement activities including the productivity initiatives.
• Facilitate and teach process improvement methodologies to the facilities personnel to in order to develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space.
• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and equipment.
• Ensure all safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies.
• Support all current and new product introductions.
• Ensure vendors / subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications.
• Determine root causes of process problems and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process.
• Conduct and report return on investment when considering improvement, replacements, repair, or capital purchase.
• Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed, and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors / subcontractors.
• Assist in the assessment of vendor / subcontractor evaluation for consideration.
• Responsible for coordinating training and developing standard operating procedures on new equipment to meet target launch date.
• Manage external relationships with vendors / subcontractors.
• Manage internal report such as uptime through software packages such as Redzone.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements :

Education / Certifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Mechanical, Industrial, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an engineering or process improvement role.
• Experience with CAD software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through processes and efficiencies.
• Experience in equipment design and modifications
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.
• Process-oriented mentality
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

N / A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort :

• Typical work in office and manufacturing environment.
• Work environment occasionally involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and / or noise as well as physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards when in our production facilities.

Expectations :

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA / EEO / Drug-Free Employer