BENEFITS- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
- Two (2) Weeks Vacation
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays
- Five (5) Sick Days
- Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
- ...And More!
POSITION SUMMARYLead and oversee all Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Energy/Environmental operations across the plant network. Drive strategic development of maintenance systems, digital transformation, and capital investment planning to support operational reliability, cost efficiency, sustainability, and long-term business growth. Manage major capital projects and ensure world-class equipment performance, facility integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Management- Develop, justify, and implement the annual Capital Investment Plan aligned with company strategy and long-term capacity needs.
- Lead feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and risk assessments for major engineering and facility projects.
- Partner with Global Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to define equipment specifications, vendor selection, and project execution standards.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery including FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, and post-implementation performance tracking.
- Ensure CapEx governance, documentation accuracy, and compliance with corporate financial controls.
Maintenance System Management & Daily Operations Support- Own the plant's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) systems to maximize equipment uptime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Lead daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment failures to support production continuity.
- Establish maintenance KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews to drive reliability and cost reduction.
- Implement structured root-cause analysis (RCA), reliability engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure maintenance readiness for new product introductions, equipment modifications, and process changes.
Facility & Building Maintenance Support- Oversee maintenance of all facility infrastructures, including building systems, HVAC, utilities, structural integrity, and safety systems.
- Manage contractors and service providers for facility upgrades, repairs, and compliance inspections.
- Ensure facility conditions meet regulatory, food safety, and occupational safety requirements.
- Lead long-term facility planning, including layout optimization, expansion readiness, and infrastructure modernization.
Digital Maintenance Systems & Spare Parts Management- Lead the deployment and optimization of digital maintenance platforms (CMMS/EAM) for work orders, scheduling, asset history, and performance analytics.
- Implement digital tools for predictive maintenance (IoT sensors, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.).
- Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement strategy, min/max levels, and warehouse organization to ensure availability and cost control.
- Establish fixed-asset management processes for equipment lifecycle tracking, depreciation planning, and audit readiness.
Energy & Environmental (Wastewater Treatment) Operations & Initiatives- Manage plant energy performance, including monitoring, reduction initiatives, and sustainability projects.
- Oversee wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safe, efficient system performance.
- Lead cross-functional environmental improvement programs (water reuse, waste reduction, emissions control).
- Partner with EHS to ensure environmental risk mitigation, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement of environmental systems.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration- Lead and develop a technical team of ~30 staff, including engineers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians.
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a key member of the company's Food Safety, Operational Safety, and Cost Reduction teams.
- Provide technical guidance to senior leadership and effectively communicate project status, risks, and recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
- 15+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in food manufacturing, including 10+ years TPM/PM/PdM leadership.
- Strong troubleshooting capability; PLC programming/troubleshooting required.
- Experience with CMMS/EAM systems, digital maintenance tools, and reliability engineering.
- Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, SSOP, ISO, Lean/Six Sigma, and environmental compliance.
- Experience managing wastewater treatment systems and energy optimization programs preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
