Senior Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Overview

Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Do Right By Every Bite.” As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce. At Tillamook, we believe that inclusion and diversity are central to our cultural strategy. In order to achieve our growth ambition and compete and win in the marketplace, we rely on diverse perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures. We strive to create a climate of inclusion where all employees feel valued and a sense of belonging, helping us be a better consumer brand and employer.

What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.

Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values:
We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.

The SR Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager oversees all aspects of plant maintenance, controls, and engineering, ensuring equipment reliability, efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards, while managing budgets and personnel. Additionally, this position manages capital projects, including planning, budgeting, engineering, and execution for the site. Working with the Director of Plant Operations and the plant’s department managers, the Engineering Manager ensures the success of the manufacturing plant.

• Direct maintenance activity and maintenance strategy within the plant to maximize production efficiency while ensuring equipment longevity and product quality.
• Work closely as a team with the Director of Plant Operations and other department managers; present a united front when strategies and direction are given.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of supervisors and engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Administers the maintenance proficiency pay program with department staff.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with ammonia and electrical safety programs and provide leadership on safety compliance and initiatives in the plant.
• Manage capital projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution for the site. Lead engineering projects to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality. Evaluate new technologies and equipment to optimize production processes. Collaborate with the Finance department and the Corporate Director of Engineering to bring capital projects from budgeting and planning through execution.
• Oversee development and execution of the site’s maintenance and repair plans and budgets.
• Oversee development and execution of departmental SOPs for maintenance, parts inventory, energy management, and other departmental functions.
• Provide leadership to the plant’s automation and controls team. Maintain current and implement new controls equipment and strategies to ensure equipment is available to enhance manufacturing processes and overall performance.
• Provide oversight and direction to the plant’s engineering staff to ensure projects are designed and installed to meet regulatory and food safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and overall performance. Identify and resolve equipment issues during the manufacturing process and develop and implement innovative solutions to improve equipment operations and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Technical certification…