Plant Engineer

Ethos Manufacturing

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, plus 5+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role with team management experience.
  • Experience with PLC systems and ammonia refrigeration is essential.
  • Background in food manufacturing required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems.
  • Advanced technical skills in mechanical/electrical fields, including PLCs and instrumentation.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing resource planning and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage capital project development and post-approval processes, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Plant Engineer to oversee project scheduling and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
  • Lead the Maintenance Department in implementing innovative maintenance approaches aligned with high-performing manufacturing practices.
  • Optimize resource scheduling to maximize output while minimizing downtime and costs.
  • Delegate tasks within the maintenance team, ensuring clear responsibilities are defined and enforced.
  • Champion plant safety by enforcing standards through training and continuous monitoring.
  • Monitor and enhance plant efficiency, aiming to reduce unscheduled downtime.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Plant Engineer (Day Shift Position)

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation Package and more!)

As the Plant Engineer, reporting to the Plant Engineer, you'll take charge of managing the maintenance and engineering operations within the plant, ensuring the building and equipment remain in top condition.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for capital project development and post-approval management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption to plant operations.
  • Collaborate closely with the Plant Engineer, to manage project scheduling and execution, ensuring all projects meet safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
  • Lead the Maintenance Department in developing and implementing cutting-edge systems aligned with High-Performing Manufacturing Organizations, including Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and more.
  • Optimize resource scheduling to ensure maximum work output while minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and boosting plant capacity to decrease the unscheduled downtime and increase plant efficiency.
  • Lead the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and ensuring clear work responsibilities are assigned.
  • Act as the champion of plant safety to drive and enforce safety standards through training, procedure implementation, and continuous monitoring.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership including team development and management, required.
  • PLC and ammonia refrigeration experience is a must have.
  • Food manufacturing background required.
  • Possess thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems.
  • Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical and/or electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical systems, etc).
  • Must be able to lead resource planning and management efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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