Plant Engineer

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.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Safety And Compliance

• Always performs tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
• Collaborates with Safety Manager and Maintenance Manager to ensure installation of new equipment is safety compliant.
• Follow and Enforce Food Safety Practices & Policies (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free) with internal and external costumers (e.g contractors).
  
  

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 use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize projects and clearly communicate direction internally and externally.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.
• Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Typical work in an office and manufacturing facility environment.
• Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.
• Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis.
  
  

Expectations

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.
  
  

About

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$80,739.00 - $146,557.00

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with geographic location. C.H. Guenther is 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!

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