Riviana Foods Inc

Plant Engineer

Riviana Foods Inc • $80K — $95K *
Memphis, TN 38109In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or 5 years as a Lead Plant Engineer
  • At least 5 years of experience in designing and installing food processing and packaging systems
  • Knowledge of processing and packaging technologies including automation and production equipment
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
  • Strong project management and leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and plan engineering requirements for processing and packaging projects
  • Prepare engineering specifications and design process flows for projects
  • Manage project documentation, monitor costs, and prepare approval submissions
  • Lead projects from concept through installation and qualification stages
  • Ensure compliance with building permits, safety regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Select and purchase equipment and installation services for projects
  • Coordinate and supervise contractor and staff work for timely project completion

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Support for Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Work in a team-oriented environment
  • Opportunity to lead and influence technological advancements
  • Exposure to diverse projects within a dynamic industry
Full Job Description
Plant Engineer

Perform engineering activities required to analyze, design, plan, direct and coordinate assigned processing/packaging projects to assure customer satisfaction and to meet targeted performance, expectations, time tables and spending limits. Support Plant Maintenance in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems resulting in root cause identification and repair. Perform as a leader in Lean and Continuous Improvement activities throughout the facility.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Apply engineering principles to analyze and plan for the requirements of assigned food processing and/or packaging projects and cost studies to achieve targeted objectives
  • Prepare engineering specifications. Design process and package flows for assigned projects; prepare all necessary drawings
  • Prepare project approval documentation for new products and systems, maintain required project documentation and monitor and control costs within assigned projects
  • Lead assigned projects through concept, design, installation, commissioning and qualification to meet specified scope and identified project objectives
  • Obtain and adopt all relevant requirements including building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, code requirements and OSHA regulations on all work assignments
  • Specify, obtain bids, select and purchase required equipment, parts and contract installation services for assigned projects to meet installation schedules and requirements
  • Supervise work conducted by plant labor, contractors, and service personnel to assure efficient coordination and completion of assigned projects as scheduled
  • Provide mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, problem analysis and technical support to all Riviana manufacturing and packaging facilities as required
  • Administer the implementation of maintenance and operator training for all new equipment and systems installed on assigned projects
  • Keep abreast of new technological developments through professional study and journals and initiate uses within Riviana Foods
  • Manage multiple projects of varying complexity and varying priorities simultaneously
  • Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement activities in the Plant
Education
  • BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or 5 years experience in a Lead Plant Engineer role

Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience in the design and installation of food processing and packaging systems. Background with process control and packaging equipment a plus (including scaling, form-fill-seal machines, cartoning, casepacking, conveying, palletizing, metal detection and checkweighing)
Key Attributes
  • Familiarity with principles of processing, packaging, building and utilities technologies
  • Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
  • Strong technical and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Leadership skills - a comfort level with change and the ability to lead change is essential and critical to this position
  • Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to perform all responsibilities with limited supervision
  • Suggest innovative and creative new and improved methods
  • Willingness to travel as required (typically 10%, but can vary according to project assignments)
  • Familiar with basics of finance, product cost accounting and statistical process control
  • Working knowledge with PLCs, Factory Floor automation and process control
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

About Riviana Foods Inc

Riviana Foods is a food processing company that specializes in rice products. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Riviana Foods is one of the largest processors and marketers of rice in the United States, with a portfolio of brands that includes Minute Rice, Mahatma, Carolina, and Success. The company also produces a variety of other rice-based products, including rice mixes, pasta, and sauces. Riviana Foods operates several manufacturing facilities in the United States and has a distribution network that spans the globe. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Riviana Foods Inc
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
* Ladders Estimates

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