Plant Engineer

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient support to the plant operations team. The role is heavily focused on troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunities driven by the need and in response to actual results in Production, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving and Quality departments.

• Leads continuous improvement projects in production, quality, maintenance and warehouse
• Evaluates, recommend and leads improvements resulting in better line performance
• Analyses performance trends and conducts root cause corrective action to drive improvements
• Participates in process of problem-solving in any department
• Engages employees through a strong visual presence on the production floor
• Participates in the development of metrics to validate the profitability and feasibility of the site
• Actively participates in the optimization of the production lines and department work processes
• Establish and document new methods and working procedures for all departments in the plant
• Conduct monitoring of the CMOS system to ensure that no gaps exist
• Lead implementation of special projects including capital work.
• Will be responsible for plant projects in support of reducing electric and gas consumption and other environmental based goals.
• Lead the facility’s safety improvement efforts to include but not limited to: working with regulatory agencies, compliance reporting, conducting risk assessments, developing safety process, etc.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork ability
• Knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and maintenance
• Awareness of new manufacturing technologies and equipment
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to both read and write PLC logic. Need a strong basis of understanding in Allen Bradley, 500 and 5000. Preferred classwork or certifications in support of.

• Ability to establish, meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
• Must be confident, approachable, and energetic with an eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Work with confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Customer Focused
• Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities;…