Plant Engineer in Kissimmee

Title: Plant Engineer

Location: Kissimmee, FL (relocation available)

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k and matching

Pay: $,000

• Seeking an experienced Plant Engineering leader to oversee maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and facility infrastructure within a fast-paced, high-output production environment. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership to a team of approximately 20 maintenance professionals, with a strong emphasis on maximizing equipment performance, improving reliability, and maintaining a safe and efficient operation.

• Maintenance Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, promoting a strong safety culture and technical excellence.
• Reliability Strategy:
  Establish and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and longevity.
• Performance Management:
  Monitor and drive key operational metrics such as OEE, MTBF, and overall equipment reliability to enhance plant performance.
• Capital Projects:
  Manage capital improvement initiatives, including new equipment installations, facility enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards and quality regulations, including OSHA and relevant food safety guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and control maintenance‑related costs through proactive initiatives.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in maintenance, engineering, or plant leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in high‑speed, high‑volume manufacturing environments; food or beverage industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms, capital project execution, and maintenance budgeting.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.