Plant Engineer

About New Horizons:

New Horizons Baking Company has been proudly baking since 1967, producing ready-to-eat hamburger buns, English muffins, and other bakery products for some of the most recognized brands in the industry. Today, we serve more than 2,000 quick-service restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Western Pennsylvania, in addition to national retail and sandwich customers.

Our Columbus, Ohio bakery represents an exciting chapter in our continued growth. Operational for over a year, the facility features a brand-new, state-of-the-art high-speed bun line and a new pancake production line
, bringing advanced equipment, technology, and expanded capabilities to our manufacturing network.

As we continue to grow our Columbus operation, we are looking for talented individuals who want the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing facility
. Our team members thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment where they can solve problems, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact.

At New Horizons Baking Company, we value the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our team members bring to the table. If you enjoy being challenged, working as part of a team, and contributing to an operation that continues to evolve and grow,
we'd love to have you join our Columbus team!

Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 (Based on Experience)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K with match, and paid Vacation. Additional benefits include:

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Opportunities for development and job advancement

The Plant Engineering and Maintenance Leader is accountable for the development and implementation of manufacturing engineering processes and solutions to maintain and improve the manufacturing efficiency and profitability of the company. Driving and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. This position provides direction for the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Leads, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, and Maintenance Technicians.

• Develop the Planned Maintenance Capability within Technical, Operations and Engineering community to leverage the company assets. This role is the leader of the PM Pillar implementation at all levels and responsible to drive the expected behaviors and results in all applicable functions in the pursuit of zero losses.
• Develop policies and setting expectations to ensure that EHS objectives, activities and plans are achieved. Lead and participate in the development of an interdependent culture and an incident free workplace.
• Owns all associated PM Pillar systems and tools effectiveness, i.e., (ABC Classification, CMMS, Planning & Scheduling Standard routine, Basic Conditions matrix, Breakdown Analysis, PM standards, RCM, CBM Strategy, Predictive, etc.) including their integration into Daily Routines as well as other systems, tools, processes as they relate to the pillar and Operations Excellence/TPM implementation.
• Drive productivity and efficiency gains through the reduction of Machine and M&R losses to contribute to yearly cost optimization, productivity and critical OEE goals.
• Track/understand the PM Pillar impact on savings and its achievements (e.g., PM success stories) to identify potential adjustments / improvements to be implemented.
• Directs maintenance, engineering, MRO, purchasing, and reliability efforts and strategy in a multi-site environment through direct reports.
• Responsible to ensure that preventative and responsive maintenance resources and programs are in place to support a 24x6/7 days manufacturing operation.
• Key measurable items include planned maintenance compliance, PA (physical availability), OA (operational availability), EHS metrics, and support of plant financial and delivery of metrics.
• Provides strategic direction for the installation and modification of equipment.
• Collaborates with production staff and upper management to resolve maintenance, reliability, and engineering matters.
• Interfaces with all…