Plant Engineer - Food Manufacturer

Job Description Our Client is a true global leader in the Food Manufacturing sector across all categories. They require a proven Plant Engineer to join their team and growing site and business.

About this opportunity The Plant engineers oversee the electrical mechanical systems of a manufacturing plant, from installation to troubleshooting. They are called upon to improve the plant's efficiency, upgrade to new technologies, repair equipment, increase production, and reduce manufacturing issues.

• Lead and coach the departments of engineering, utilities, and maintenance teams with the development of strategic direction for the facility.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer service throughout the functional areas you coach as well as act as a resource and ownership driver to the rest of the facility.
• Lead the asset management program for the facility to include maximum utilization, replacement, upgrading, maintenance, and tracking.
• Own the development of technically sound innovation solutions to the plant operational problems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production on problem solving activities, cost reduction, initiatives, and performance efficiency improvements.
• Lead or assist cross-functional teams in implementing process, packaging, or infrastructure projects in support of new product introductions, or internal processes to enhance the capability of our production lines (equipment efficiency, flexibility, and capacity).

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
• 5+ years of industrial experience preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
• Good analytical skills:
  Ability to troubleshoot Mechanical/Electrical systems and processes.
• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems.
• Knowledgeable in sanitary design principles and specifications.
• Committed to personal growth as well as the proven ability to lead and develop those around you to higher levels of ownership, responsibility, and service.
• Proven ability to successfully facilitate projects in a team-based environment and meeting timelines.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and the ability to multi-task.