Rehrig Pacific Company

Plant Engineer

Rehrig Pacific Company$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)
  • Project management experience including familiarity with project management tools and software.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Knowledge of coding and programming is advantageous.
  • Proficient in using hand and power tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and understanding of relevant methodologies.
  • Highly skilled in MS Office applications.
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (estimated <10%) and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing plant performance.
  • Analyze equipment and processes to develop actionable improvement plans.
  • Identify operational gaps and recommend actionable insights to management.
  • Direct plant projects aimed at reducing costs, enhancing safety, and increasing equipment efficiency.
  • Collaborate with peers to share and adopt best practices across the organization.
  • Review and refine existing operational standards using PDCA methodology.
  • Conduct risk assessments for new equipment in partnership with the Safety Team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and skill advancement through Rehrig Pacific's Engineering Development Plan.
  • Collaboration with a cross-functional team focused on continuous improvement.
  • Engagement in local recruiting efforts to attract engineering talent.
  • Ability to influence operational efficiency and safety improvements.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and equipment in manufacturing processes.
Full Job Description
Position Location: Plant based

Manager: Engineering Manager

Role Level: Individual Contributor

Manager Once Removed: Plant Manager

Purpose of Role

Rehrig Pacific Company's Plant Engineers are an integral part of our operations and are responsible for identifying and driving solutions that improve our performance and operational costs. Plant Engineers are responsible for planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation. They are expected to work collaboratively with other plant resources, and create safe, stable, and reliable manufacturing processes and systems through the analysis of data and the application of sound engineering practices. This individual should have a continuous improvement mindset and have knowledge of manufacturing best practices to be successful.

Areas of Accountabilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the plant
  • Analyze plant equipment and processes and develop action plans that improve plant performance.
  • Identify operational gaps and provide insight and recommended actions to local management.
  • Lead plant projects to decrease cost, improve safety, or improve equipment efficiency.
  • Communicate with peers within Rehrig Pacific Company to solicit and share best practices.
  • With cross functional team members, review and improve existing standards using PDCA methodology.


Improve plant safety
  • Work with suppliers and Safety Team to perform risk assessments of new equipment and develop training documents.
  • Apply OSHA and Rehrig Pacific safety requirements to all tasks and projects.
  • Support local Safety Manager with work cell audits and improvements.
  • Communicate with plant personnel to understand safety challenges and opportunities to improve.
  • Utilize engineering principles to eliminate or reduce risks and hazards within the plant.


Advance local technology
  • Drive labor reduction initiatives within the plant and develop solutions and technology to achieve.
  • Perform research and development on cutting edge technologies to improve plant operations.
  • Ensure all automation is working properly and to its full extent to maximize return on investment.


Manage projects on time and on budget
  • Utilize sound project management practices and tools to plan project details, costs and resources.
  • Manage suppliers / vendors to ensure alignment with project plans and budgets.
  • Assemble and manage detailed project plans for all projects and drive accountability of defined deliverables.
  • Develop work instructions and training material for new equipment before handing off to internal customers.


Drive growth and development
  • Set and achieve annual developmental goals and pursues opportunities to advance skills and acumen.
  • Solicit feedback from manager, peers, and stakeholders to understand development opportunities.
  • Seek opportunities for advanced training and apply to work.
  • Actively pursue growth and advancement using Rehrig Pacific's Engineering Development Plan.
  • Participates in local recruiting events for engineering resources (internships and full-time engineers).


Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)
  • Project management experience, including project management tools and software.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
  • Experience with coding and programming is a plus.
  • Experience with hand and power tools.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with problem solving terms and tools.
  • Highly proficient with MS Office tools
  • Ability to leverage data to drive decisions and project focus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel (estimated travel frequency < 10%)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About Rehrig Pacific Company

Rehrig Pacific Company is a leading manufacturer of plastic pallets, crates, containers, and other reusable packaging products. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Rehrig Pacific serves customers in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and retail. The company's mission is to provide customers with innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that help reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency. Rehrig Pacific is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of recycled materials in its products and the development of closed-loop supply chains.
Learn more about Rehrig Pacific Company
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1913

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